The African Swine Fever Isolate ASFV-Kenya-1033-IX is highly virulent and stable after growth in the wild boar cell line WSL
J. D. Hemmink, H. M. Abkallo, S. P. Henson, E. M. Khazalwa, B. Oduor, A. Lacasta, E. Okoth, W. Fuchs, R. P. Bishop, L. Steinaa
This study characterizes ASFV-Kenya-1033-IX, showing it remains virulent and genetically stable after multiple passages in WSL cells, suggesting its potential for vaccine development.
bioRxiv · Dec 15, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology