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Viral Recombination

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Cells are sometimes infected by more than one virus at once. When two viruses disassemble to expose their genomes for replication in the same cell, similar regions of their genomes can pair together and exchange sequences in a process called recombination. Alternatively, viruses with segmented genomes can swap segments in a process called reassortment.

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Rabies Reemergence, Central Europe, 2022-2024.

Emmanuelle Robardet, Marcin Smreczak, Anna Orłowska

Emerging Infectious Diseases

|February 19, 2026

Summary

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Rabies is reemerging in Europe despite past vaccination campaigns. Analysis of 2022-2024 data revealed two virus variants in Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, and Romania, necessitating enhanced rabies control.

Keywords:

Europe Rabies fox lyssavirus oral vaccination sylvatic variant viruses zoonoses

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Area of Science:

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Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Oral rabies vaccination campaigns have historically been successful in controlling and eliminating rabies in European regions.
Recent surveillance data suggests a potential resurgence of rabies, challenging previous eradication successes.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze recent rabies virus data from 2022-2024 to identify emerging trends and variants.
To assess the geographical distribution of detected rabies virus variants in Eastern Europe.

Main Methods:

Analysis of rabies virus surveillance data collected between 2022 and 2024.
Identification and characterization of rabies virus variants circulating in affected regions.

Main Results:

The study identified the reemergence of two distinct rabies virus variants.
Both variants were detected in multiple Eastern European countries, including Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, and Romania.
This indicates a concerning spread and potential establishment of new rabies lineages.

Conclusions:

The findings underscore a significant reemergence of rabies in parts of Europe.
There is an urgent need to reinforce and adapt rabies control strategies in the affected region.
Continued surveillance and international cooperation are crucial for managing this public health threat.