First-Time Presence of African Swine Fever Virus Genotype II in Nigeria

Abstract

A confirmed African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Nigeria was further investigated by partial sequencing of the <i>B464L</i> and <i>E183L</i> genes of ASF virus (ASFV). Results revealed the first-time presence of ASFV genotype II in Nigeria and West Africa. This finding has serious implications for control measures and food security.