Full-length genome sequence of a dengue serotype 1 virus isolate from a traveler returning from Democratic Republic of Congo to Italy, July 2019. (March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Colavita, Francesca; Vairo, Francesco; Carletti, Fabrizio; Boccardo, Chiara; Ferraro, Federica; Iaiani, Giancarlo; Al Moghazi, Samir; Galardo, Gioacchino; Lalle, Eleonora; Selvaggi, Carla; Scognamiglio, Paola; Capobianchi, Maria Rosaria; Ippolito, Giuseppe; Castilletti, Concetta
• Is Part Of: International journal of infectious diseases. Volume 92(2020)
• Page Start: 46
• Page End: 48
• Publication Date: 2020-03
• Subjects: Dengue virus -- Full-genome sequence -- Travel-associated infection -- Democratic Republic of Congo; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2019.12.023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1201-9712

Abstract

Highlights: Dengue virus (DENV) is underreported in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We report an imported acute case of primary dengue from DRC to Italy. Whole genome sequencing analysis confirmed the causative species to be DENV type 1. The strain identified is closely related to 2013 strains derived from China and Angola. Our finding raises awareness of DENV in DRC currently affected by the Ebola outbreak. Abstract: We report the full-genome sequence of a Dengue serotype-1 virus (DENV-1) isolated from a traveler returning in July 2019 to Italy from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is currently affected by Ebola and measles outbreaks. The sequence shows high similarity with two 2013 strains isolated in Angola and China.