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- Ethiopian wolves are critically endangered, with only about 500 individuals remaining in the Ethiopian highlands.
- Rabies is a significant threat to their population, leading to widespread deaths during outbreaks.
- This study presents the complete genome sequence of a rabies virus taken from an Ethiopian wolf during a recent outbreak, providing important data for conservation efforts.
Article Abstract
Ethiopian wolves are the rarest canid in the world, with only 500 found in the Ethiopian highlands. Rabies poses the most immediate threat to their survival, causing epizootic cycles of mass mortality. The complete genome sequence of a rabies virus (RABV) derived from an Ethiopian wolf during the most recent epizootic is reported here.
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