Authors: Supaporn Wacharapluesadee, Panumas Samseeneam, Mana Phermpool, Thongchai Kaewpom, Apaporn Rodpan, Pattarapol Maneeorn, Phimchanok Srongmongkol, Budsabong Kanchanasaka, Thiravat Hemachudha
Year: 2016
Journal: Virology Journal
DOI: 10.1186/s12985-016-0510-x
Summary#
This study identified Nipah virus strain using molecular characterizations from Pteropus hypomelanus in southern Thailand.
Key Findings#
- Five out of 184 bat urine specimens were positive for Nipah virus using nested RT-PCR assay on partial nucleocapsid fragment
- All 5 partial fragments and 4 whole nucleocapsid genes formed a monophyletic with NiV-MY
Methodology#
- Study Type: Short Report
- Sample Size: 184 bat urine specimens
- Geographic Focus: Southern Thailand
Topics#
Virology, Epidemiology
Relevance#
The study shows that P. hypomelanus in southern Thailand harbored similar Nipah virus to Malaysia, indicating a higher potential for a widespread NiV outbreak in Thailand.