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Oysters as hot spots for mimivirus isolation

Authors: Kétyllen R. Andrade, Paulo P. V. M. Boratto, Felipe P. Rodrigues, Lorena C. F. Silva, Fábio P. Dornas, Mariana R. Pilotto, Bernard La Scola, Gabriel M. F. Almeida, Erna G. Kroon, Jônatas S. Abrahão

Published in: Archives of Virology | Issue 2/2015

Abstract

Viruses are ubiquitous organisms, but their role in the ecosystem and their prevalence are still poorly understood. Mimiviruses are extremely complex and large DNA viruses. Although metagenomic studies have suggested that members of the family Mimiviridae are abundant in oceans, there is a lack of information about the association of mimiviruses with marine organisms. In this work, we demonstrate by molecular and virological methods that oysters are excellent sources for mimiviruses isolation. Our data not only provide new information about the biology of these viruses but also raise questions regarding the role of oyster consumption as a putative source of mimivirus infection in humans.

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Title: Oysters as hot spots for mimivirus isolation
Authors: Kétyllen R. Andrade
Paulo P. V. M. Boratto
Felipe P. Rodrigues
Lorena C. F. Silva
Fábio P. Dornas
Mariana R. Pilotto
Bernard La Scola
Gabriel M. F. Almeida
Erna G. Kroon
Jônatas S. Abrahão
Publication date: 01-02-2015
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Archives of Virology / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0304-8608
Electronic ISSN: 1432-8798
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-014-2257-2

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