Molecular characterization of Nipah virus from Pteropus hypomelanus in Southern Thailand

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.

Source

View the entire paper: File:12985 2016 Article 510.pdf