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Feline origin of rotavirus strain, Tunisia, 2008.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Apr 2013
Ben Hadj Fredj Mouna, Heylen Elisabeth, Zeller Mark, Fodha Imene, Benhamida-Rebai Meriam, Van Ranst Marc, Matthijnssens Jelle, Trabelsi Abdelhalim
Abstract excerpt
In Tunisia in 2008, an unusual G6P[9] rotavirus, RVA/human-wt/TUN/17237/2008/G6P[9], rarely found in humans, was detected in a child. To determine the origin of this strain, we conducted phylogenetic analyses and found a unique genotype constellation resembling rotaviruses belonging to the feline BA222-like genotype constellation. The strain probably resulted from direct cat-to-human transmission.
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