Genomic epidemiology of human adenovirus F40 and F41 in coastal Kenya: A retrospective hospital-based surveillance study (2013–2022)

Arnold W Lambisia*, Timothy O Makori, Martin Mutunga, Robinson Cheruiyot, Nickson Murunga, Joshua Quick, George Githinji, D James Nokes, Charlotte J Houldcroft, Charles N Agoti

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Abstract

Human enteric adenovirus species F (HAdV-F) is a leading cause of childhood diarrhoeal deaths. The genomic analysis would be key to understanding transmission dynamics, potential drivers of disease severity, and vaccine development. However, currently, there are limited HAdV-F genomic data globally. Here, we sequenced and analysed HAdV-F from stool samples collected in coastal Kenya between 2013 and 2022. The samples were collected at Kilifi County Hospital in coastal Kenya from children
Original languageEnglish
Article numbervead023
JournalVirus evolution
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Mar 2023

Bibliographical note

Funding
This study was funded by The Wellcome Trust [102975 and 203077]. C.N.A. was supported by the Initiative to Develop African Research Leaders (IDeAL) through the DELTAS Africa Initiative [DEL-407 15-003]. The DELTAS Africa Initiative is an independent funding scheme of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS)’s Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa and is supported by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency). C.J.H. was supported by funding from the Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge. J.Q. was supported by funding from the UK Research and Innovation body. The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the AAS, the NEPAD Agency, the Wellcome, the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the University of Cambridge, and the UK government.

Keywords

  • F40/41
  • human adenovirus F
  • recombination
  • Kenya

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