Complete Genome Sequence of a Novel Avian Polyomavirus Isolated from Gouldian Finch

Abstract

A novel polyomavirus was identified in a fatally diseased Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae). The new polyomavirus, strain VL 1209, was detected using a broad-spectrum nested PCR.

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Complete Genome Sequence of a Variant Pyrrhula pyrrhula polyomavirus 1 Strain Isolated from White-Headed Munia ( Lonchura maja )

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