Distantly Related Rotaviruses in Common Shrews, Germany, 2004-2014.

ABSTRACT: We screened samples from common shrews (Sorex araneus) collected in Germany during 2004-2014 and identified 3 genetically divergent rotaviruses. Virus protein 6 sequence similarities to prototype rotaviruses were low (64.5% rotavirus A, 50.1% rotavirus C [tentative species K], 48.2% rotavirus H [tentative species L]). Shrew-associated rotaviruses might have zoonotic potential.

SUBMITTER: Johne R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6874240 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature