Recombination accounts for the emergence of IBV variants.
Strain ck/CH/LGX/130530 is originated from recombination events between a pathogenic tl/CH/LDT3/03- and H120-like strain.
Recombination event occurred in the 5′ end of the Gene 1 region did not result in changes in the genotype, serotype, and protectotype of the IBV.
The replicase gene of IBV ck/CH/LGX/130530 isolate is associated with viral pathogenicity.