First detection of two novel malignant catarrhal fever-related gammaherpesviruses associated with sudden deaths of dorcas gazelles (Gazella Dorcas osiris)

This is the first description of two novel gammaherpesvirus, associated with fatal disease in dorcas gazelles. Additionally, our results showed possibility of transmission of those viruses between different Antilopinae species. While ranges of those species do not overlap in their natural habitat, our results could have potential implication for conservation strategies and initiatives for endangered species.