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Tick-borne encephalitis virus in Lithuania.

A Mickiené1, S Vene, I Golovljova

  • 1Clinic of Infectious Diseases, Kaunas Medical University, Lithuania.

European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases : Official Publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology
|February 12, 2002
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This study reports the first isolation and genetic analysis of a Lithuanian Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) strain. The findings confirm the presence of the Western TBEV subtype in Lithuania, highlighting a significant public health concern.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a significant public health issue in Lithuania, with 171-645 annual cases reported between 1993-1999.
  • The geographical area of isolation, Lazdijai district, is known to harbor Ixodes ricinus ticks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the first isolation of a TBE virus (TBEV) strain from a patient in Lithuania.
  • To perform partial genetic analysis of the isolated Lithuanian TBEV strain.
  • To determine the genetic lineage of the Lithuanian TBEV isolate.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of TBEV from a patient's serum sample.
  • Partial sequencing of the E protein-encoding gene (nt 74-1273) of the TBEV isolate.
  • Phylogenetic analysis to determine genetic relationships with other TBEV strains.

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Main Results:

  • The first Lithuanian TBEV isolate was successfully obtained from a patient's serum.
  • The genetic sequence of the Lithuanian isolate showed closest similarity to European strains of the Western TBEV subtype.
  • Phylogenetic analysis placed the Lithuanian isolate within the Western genetic lineage of TBEV.

Conclusions:

  • This study confirms the circulation of the Western TBEV subtype in Lithuania.
  • The findings contribute to understanding the genetic diversity and geographical distribution of TBEV in Europe.
  • The isolation and characterization of this Lithuanian strain are crucial for TBE surveillance and control efforts.