The First Molecular Detection of Aichi Virus 1 in Raw Sewage and Mussels Collected in South Africa

In this study, raw sewage and mussel samples were analyzed for the presence of AiV-1 using reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR). Amplification and sequencing of the 3CD and VP1 genomic regions followed by phylogenetic analysis using selected genome sequences revealed the presence of AiV-1, genotype B. The results highlight the importance of further screening to evaluate the prevalence and epidemiology of this clinically important virus in South Africa.
Source: Food and Environmental Virology - Category: Virology Source Type: research