Human Bocavirus in Patients with Encephalitis, Sri Lanka, 2009–2010

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Authors

Daisuke Mori · Oita University

Udaya K. Ranawaka · University of Kelaniya

Kentaro Yamada · Oita University

Shaman Rajindrajith · University of Kelaniya

Kazushi Miya · Oita University

Harsha K. K. Perera · University of Kelaniya

Takashi Matsumoto ·

Abstract

We identified human bocavirus (HBoV) DNA by PCR in cerebrospinal fluid from adults and children with encephalitis in Sri Lanka. HBoV types 1, 2, and 3 were identified among these cases. Phylogenetic analysis of HBoV1 strain sequences found no subclustering with strains previously identified among encephalitis cases in Bangladesh.

Topics & Keywords

Mosquito-borne diseases and control Respiratory viral infections research Virology and Viral Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Emerging infectious diseases

Volume 19, Issue 11, pp. 1859-1862

DOI: 10.3201/eid1911.121548

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