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Detection and phylogenetic analysis of norovirus from individual septic tanks in the drainage basin of the coastal area located in the Jaran Bay of Korea

  • Ham, In Tae (Food Safety and Processing Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science) ;
  • Kim, Byeo Ri (Food Safety and Processing Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science) ;
  • Park, Yu Jeong (Food Safety and Processing Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science) ;
  • Jung, Yeun Joong (Food Safety and Processing Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science) ;
  • Park, Kunbawui (Food Safety and Processing Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science) ;
  • Kwon, Ji Young (Southeast Sea Fisheries Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science) ;
  • Mok, Jong Soo (Food Safety and Processing Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science) ;
  • Yu, Hongsik (Food Safety and Processing Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science)
  • Received : 2020.10.30
  • Accepted : 2020.12.14
  • Published : 2021.01.31
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Abstract

Norovirus (NoV) prevalence was investigated in 100 sewage samples collected from 35 individual septic tanks around the drainage basin of Jaran Bay, Korea in January, May, and July of 2017. Genotypes and diversity of NoV strains detected in sewage samples were also assessed using the conventional RT-PCR and phylogenetic analysis. NoV GI or GII were detected in 22 (22.0%) and 24 (24.0%) samples, respectively. Thirteen genotypes were identified with three dominant genotypes (GI.9, GII.5 and GII.17) and GII.17 showed relatively higher prevalence during the survey period. GII.17 strains were clustered into recombinant type variant or NoV GII.17 Kawasaki variant. NoV GII.17 strains were considered emergent epidemic variants with widespread circulation. NoV surveillance strategy should include both environmental (sewage) and clinical data to reveal minor NoV genotypes likely cause of asymptomatic or underreported infections in the local population.

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This work was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Fisheries Science in Korea (R2020052).

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