Circulation of Mumps Virus Genotype G in Pakistan During 2023 Outbreak
Massab Umair,
Syed Adnan Haider,
Zunera Jamal
et al.
Abstract:Aim: Despite recurring mumps outbreaks in Pakistan, the virus's genomic diversity remains unavailable. This study explores the mumps genomic diversity in the 2023 Islamabad outbreak. Methods: During January and February 2023, 32 buccal/throat swabs were collected from suspected mumps cases. 15 tested mumps virus (MuV)-positive via RT-PCR. Positive samples underwent partial SH gene sequencing; a subset (n = 10) was whole-genome sequenced using Illumina MiSeq. Results: Phylogenetic analysis identified genotype-G… Show more
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