Onosi, O., Upfold, N. S. , Jukes, M. D., Luke, G. A. and Knox, C. (2020) The first detection of human bocavirus species 2 and 3 in raw sewage and mussels in South Africa. Food and Environmental Virology, 12(1), pp. 84-88. (doi: 10.1007/s12560-019-09417-w) (PMID:31786741)
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Abstract
Human bocavirus (HBoV) has a global distribution and is associated with respiratory and enteric infections, particularly in the paediatric population. In this study, raw sewage and mussel samples were analysed for the presence of HBoV using nested PCR with primers targeting the VP1/VP2 junction. Amplification and sequencing of the 382 bp region followed by phylogenetic analysis indicated the presence of HBoV 2 in mussel samples and HBoV 3 in sewage samples. This is the first report describing the presence of enteric-associated HBoV in environmental samples from South Africa and in mussel samples from the African continent. The results signify the need for further studies examining the potential risk of foodborne transmission of HBoV and highlight the importance of continued screening to determine the prevalence and epidemiology of HBoV in South Africa.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | This work was supported by Medical Research Council (MRC, South Africa) and Research Council (RC, Rhodes University) grants. OO was supported by the Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health and wellness, Botswana. NU was supported by postgraduate fellowships from the National Research Foundation of South Africa and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Upfold, Dr Nicole |
| Authors: | Onosi, O., Upfold, N. S., Jukes, M. D., Luke, G. A., and Knox, C. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity > Centre for Virus Research |
| Journal Name: | Food and Environmental Virology |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| ISSN: | 1867-0334 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1867-0342 |
| Published Online: | 30 November 2019 |
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