Molecular Evolution of Influenza A Viruses From Mauritius, 2017-2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite being a vaccine preventable disease, influenza remains a burden in African countries. In Mauritius, influenza virus activity is year-round but evidence-based data to guide vaccination and pandemic preparedness strategies are lacking. This study aimed to describe the genetic diversity of influenza A viruses detected in Mauritius between 2017 and 2019.

Methods

Influenza A/H1N1pdm09 and A/H3N2 virus isolates were sequenced using Oxford Nanopore technology. Sequence reads assembled by CZ ID and Genome Detective web-based tools were uploaded to the EpiFlu database of the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID). Sequence alignments and phylogenetic analysis were performed using Nextclade and MEGA XI software. BioEdit software was used to view am

SUBMITTER: Ramuth M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12074737 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature