The role of genetic diversity in the replication, pathogenicity and virulence of Murray Valley encephalitis virus
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Authors
Niazi, Aziz-ur-Rahman
Date
2013Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Cheryl Johansen
Dr Beng Hooi Chua
Dr Paul Costantino
Dr David Thomas Williams
Prof. Ricardo Mancera
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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School of Biomedical Sciences
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Abstract
Genetic and phenotypic variation of genotype 1 (G1) and genotype 2 (G2) Murray valley encephalitis virus (MVEV) were characterised. G2 viruses were a minority, had lower levels of genetic diversity and an attenuated phenotype in the mouse model of MVE. G1 isolates were abundant with higher levels of genetic diversity and a virulent phenotype. The restricted evolution of MVEV was due to multiplication in mosquito cells. An RT-qPCR assay detecting all MVEV genotypes was developed.
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