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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD):
  1. It is genetically related to the goatpox and sheeppox virus family.
  2. It is caused by a virus called the Capripoxvirus.
  3. It is endemic to India.
  4. It is a zoonotic disease.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is caused by Capripoxvirus and is genetically related to goatpox and sheeppox viruses. It is not endemic solely to India, having originated in Africa and spread to other regions. It is not a zoonotic disease, meaning it cannot infect humans. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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