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