Barrita Virus, a Novel Virus of the Patois Serogroup (Genus Orthobunyavirus ; Family Peribunyaviridae )

During ecological investigations for arboviruses conducted in coastal Chiapas, Mexico, in 2007, isolate MP1078 was obtained from a pool of mosquitoes. Based on antigenic characterization, this isolate was classified as a strain of Patois virus (PATV) ( genus, family). Recently, we conducted nearly c...

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Published in:The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2020-07, Vol.103 (1), p.190-192
Main Authors: Fernández, Diana, Marciel de Souza, William, Silvas, Jesus A, Deardorff, Eleanor R, Widen, Steven G, Estrada-Franco, Jose G, Weaver, Scott C, Nunes, Marcio, Aguilar, Patricia V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bunyaviridae - genetics
Bunyaviridae - isolation & purification
Culicidae - virology
Genome, Viral - genetics
Genomes
Mexico
Phylogeny
Viruses
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Summary:During ecological investigations for arboviruses conducted in coastal Chiapas, Mexico, in 2007, isolate MP1078 was obtained from a pool of mosquitoes. Based on antigenic characterization, this isolate was classified as a strain of Patois virus (PATV) ( genus, family). Recently, we conducted nearly complete genome sequencing of this isolate to gain further insight into its genetic relationship with other members of the Patois serogroup. Based on the genetic characterization, we determined that MP1078 contains S, M, and L genome segments that are genetically distinct from other viruses within the Patois serogroup. Serological analyses confirmed the taxonomic classification of MP1078 as a new virus and species within the Patois serogroup, and we propose the name Barrita virus (BITV).
ISSN:0002-9637
1476-1645
DOI:10.4269/ajtmh.19-0906