New genotypes within respiratory syncytial virus group B genotype BA in Niigata, Japan

J Clin Microbiol. 2010 Sep;48(9):3423-7. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00646-10. Epub 2010 Jul 7.

Abstract

Phylogenetic analysis of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) group B genotype BA strains from the 2002-2003 to 2009-2010 seasons collected in Niigata, Japan, revealed four distinct clusters, designated new BA genotypes BA7, BA8, BA9, and BA10. These new genotypes were not associated with large outbreaks in the community.

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Japan / epidemiology
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Phylogeny
  • RNA, Viral / genetics
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / virology*
  • Respiratory Syncytial Viruses / classification*
  • Respiratory Syncytial Viruses / genetics*
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Sequence Homology

Substances

  • RNA, Viral

Associated data

  • GENBANK/HM459856
  • GENBANK/HM459892