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Identification of a Novel α-herpesvirus Associated with Ulcerative Stomatitis in Donkeys

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An outbreak of ulcerative stomatitis was observed in a donkey (Equus asinus) dairy herd. Similar lesions were also observed on the dams’ udders and, sporadically, in genital areas. The lesions… Click to show full abstract

An outbreak of ulcerative stomatitis was observed in a donkey (Equus asinus) dairy herd. Similar lesions were also observed on the dams’ udders and, sporadically, in genital areas. The lesions typically resolved in 1–3 weeks. An α-herpesvirus, Varicellovirus, genetically related to equid herpesvirus type 3, was identified.

Keywords: ulcerative stomatitis; herpesvirus associated; identification novel; novel herpesvirus; herpesvirus

Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2020

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