Highlights • The present analysis addresses the paucity of genetic information available for the recently emerged KFDV strains. • As the virus is classified as a highly dangerous pathogen, it is essential to expand the existing genetic information. • Continuous surveillance of the virus is essential for the development of a vaccine. • The present study presents new findings on the KFD virus strains that were introduced into circulation in the period 2018-2020. • The nanopore sequencing technology is presented as a proof of concept for the provision of early warnings in the field. Abstract The future of infectious agent detection and molecular characterization lies in field-forward, on-site strategies . The lack of genomic information for recently circulating Kyasanur Forest Disease virus strains is critical. Kyasanur Forest Virus Disease virus PCR-positive samples from 2018 to 2020 were selected for sequencing. Detailed molecular phylogenetic analyses were ...
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