A novel polyomavirus in sigmodontine rodents from São Paulo State, Brazil

Arch Virol. 2018 Oct;163(10):2913-2915. doi: 10.1007/s00705-018-3913-8. Epub 2018 Jun 21.

Abstract

The nearly complete genome sequence of a novel polyomavirus from blood samples of Akodon montensis and Calomys tener collected in Brazil was determined by high-throughput sequencing. This virus showed a typical polyomaviruses genome organization, and it was classified as a member of the genus Betapolyomavirus. Our results expand the host range and viral diversity of the family Polyomaviridae.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence / genetics
  • Animals
  • Antigens, Viral, Tumor / genetics*
  • Brazil
  • Genome, Viral / genetics*
  • Host Specificity
  • Phylogeny
  • Polyomaviridae* / classification
  • Polyomaviridae* / genetics
  • Polyomaviridae* / isolation & purification
  • Sigmodontinae / virology*

Substances

  • Antigens, Viral, Tumor