Genome Sequence of Genotype 1A Hepatovirus A Isolated from Plasma from a Haitian Child

M Mahbubul Alam1,2, Maha A Elbadry1,2, Julia C Loeb1,2

  • 1Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Genotype 1A hepatovirus A was identified by quantitative reverse transcription-PCR and isolated from plasma from a Haitian child with acute undifferentiated febrile illness and malaise. The strain was most closely related to Brazilian strains, consistent with recognized patterns of virus movement in the Caribbean region.

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