Molecular Detection and Genetic Diversity of Measles and Parainfluenza Viruses Circulating in Humans in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Among Paramyxoviruses (PMVs), measles virus (MeV) and human parainfluenza virus (HPIV) are major contributors to respiratory tract infections worldwide. Despite recurrent outbreaks of MeV and the significant health impact of HPIV, data on their molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity in Bangladesh remain scarce. This study aimed to detect and genetically characterize circulating MeV and HPIV strains among humans to better understand their distribution and genetic diversity.

Methods

We conducted this study as part of Global One Health Surveillance between 2017 and 2019 across three communities and one hospital in Bangladesh. We enrolled community participants, who had the potential to harbor viruses, and hospital participants with Influenza-like illne

SUBMITTER: Choudhury SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12933141 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature