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[Genetic characterization of wild-type mumps virus isolated in Liaoning Province]

Yan Wang1, Dan Li, Yan Ma

  • 1Liaoning Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenyang 110005, China. dawangyan@lncdc.com

Bing Du Xue Bao = Chinese Journal of Virology
|April 6, 2011
PubMed

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Three mumps virus strains isolated in Liaoning province in 2008 belong to the F genotype. Further surveillance is recommended to determine if genotype F is the predominant circulating mumps virus strain.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Context:

  • Mumps virus outbreaks occurred in Liaoning province in 2008.
  • Mumps virus surveillance is crucial for public health.
  • Understanding circulating genotypes aids in vaccine development and control strategies.

Purpose:

  • To isolate and genetically characterize mumps virus strains from Liaoning province.
  • To determine the genotype of mumps virus strains circulating in 2008.
  • To assess the potential predominance of genotype F.

Summary:

  • Three mumps virus strains were isolated from throat swabs and urine samples.
  • Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and sequencing were used to analyze the SH gene.
  • Phylogenetic analysis revealed that all three strains belong to genotype F, with high nucleotide and amino acid similarity among themselves and to reference strains.

Impact:

  • The study identified genotype F mumps virus strains circulating in Liaoning in 2008.
  • Findings suggest genotype F may be a significant circulating strain.
  • Highlights the need for enhanced mumps virus surveillance in the region to confirm genotype predominance and inform public health interventions.

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