New hepatitis E virus genotype in camels, the Middle East.
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ABSTRACT: In a molecular epidemiology study of hepatitis E virus (HEV) in dromedaries in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, HEV was detected in fecal samples from 3 camels. Complete genome sequencing of 2 strains showed >20% overall nucleotide difference to known HEVs. Comparative genomic and phylogenetic analyses revealed a previously unrecognized HEV genotype.
SUBMITTER: Woo PC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4036782 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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