View source for Characterization of Nipah Virus from Outbreaks in Bangladesh, 2008–2010

'''Authors:''' Michael K. Lo, Luis Lowe, Kimberly B. Hummel, Hossain M.S. Sazzad, Emily S. Gurley, M. Jahangir Hossain, Stephen P. Luby, David M. Miller, James A. Comer, Pierre E. Rollin, William J. Bellini, Paul A. Rota

'''Year:''' 2018

'''Journal:''' Emerging Infectious Diseases

'''DOI:''' 10.3201/eid1802.111492

=== Summary ===
This paper characterizes the complete genomic sequences of Nipah Virus isolates from two patients in Bangladesh in 2008 and partial sequences from three patients in 2010. The sequences were found to be distinct, indicating multiple co-circulating lineages in a localized region over a short time.

=== Key Findings ===
* Identical NiV isolates found in two patients in Bangladesh in 2008
* Three genetically distinct sequences found from patients in Faridpur and Gopalganj districts in January–March 2010
* Proposal of a standardized protocol for genotyping Nipah Virus

=== Methodology ===
* '''Study Type:''' Observational
* '''Sample Size:''' 5 patients
* '''Geographic Focus:''' Bangladesh
* '''Time Period:''' 2008-2010

=== Topics ===
Virology, Epidemiology

=== Relevance ===
The findings provide insights into the genetic diversity and transmission patterns of Nipah Virus in Bangladesh, which is crucial for understanding and controlling outbreaks.

=== Source ===
View the entire paper: [[File:11-1492_finalR.pdf]]