Analysis of the complete genome of the first Irkut virus isolate from China: Comparison across the Lyssavirus genus.

Highlights: [•] The genome of the first bat lyssavirus from China has been completely sequenced. [•] Genomic regions of the isolate are similar to those of other lyssaviruses. [•] Alignment of sequences revealed significant variability between lyssavirus species. [•] The nucleoprotein and matrix protein were found to be the most conserved. [•] Differences in the antigenic sites may result in only partial protection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]