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.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 96-100 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Food and Environmental Virology |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- Aichi virus 1
- Kobuvirus
- Mussels
- Waste water
- Picornaviridae
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