Onosi, O., Upfold, N. S. , Jukes, M. D., Luke, G. A. and Knox, C. (2019) The first molecular detection of Aichi virus 1 in raw sewage and mussels collected in South Africa. Food and Environmental Virology, 11(1), pp. 96-100. (doi: 10.1007/s12560-018-9362-4) (PMID:30560489)
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Abstract
Aichi virus 1 (AiV-1) has a worldwide distribution and is associated with gastroenteritis in humans. In this study, raw sewage and mussel samples were analyzed for the presence of AiV-1 using reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR). Amplification and sequencing of the 3CD and VP1 genomic regions followed by phylogenetic analysis using selected genome sequences revealed the presence of AiV-1, genotype B. The results highlight the importance of further screening to evaluate the prevalence and epidemiology of this clinically important virus 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: | 17 December 2018 |
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