Frequently asked questions about the ASF virus detected in Barcelona
The virus detected in Barcelona is ASF genotype II and has been classified in a new genetic group: #29.
Francesc Accensi
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona - UAB - professor agregat - Spain Author
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03-May-2026BILLY BOSTICKSONYou said that the genome of the Sp25 strain has a total of 27 SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms), but we only found 3 in the core region. the L & R variable regions are hard to classify in terms of SNVs and may give artefactual results, would you agree?
