Partial Genome Characterization of Novel Parapoxvirus in Horse, Finland

Abstract

We report a sequencing protocol and 121-kb poxvirus sequence from a clinical sample from a horse in Finland with dermatitis. Based on phylogenetic analyses, the virus is a novel parapoxvirus associated with a recent epidemic; previous data suggest zoonotic potential. Increased awareness of this virus and specific diagnostic protocols are needed.

Keywords

• parapoxvirus
• viruses
• zoonoses
• taxonomic classification
• high-throughput nucleotide sequencing
• horses