Metagenomic Analysis of the Enteric RNA Virome of Infants from the Oukasie Clinic, North West Province, South Africa, Reveals Diverse Eukaryotic Viruses

Metagenomic Analysis of the Enteric RNA Virome of Infants from the Oukasie Clinic, North West Province, South Africa, Reveals Diverse Eukaryotic Viruses

Establishing a diverse gut microbiota after birth is essential for preventing illnesses later in life. However, little knowledge exists about the total viral population (virome) present in the gut of infants during the early developmental stage, with RNA viruses being generally overlooked. Therefore...

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Main Authors: Milton T. Mogotsi, Peter N. Mwangi, Phillip A. Bester, M. Jeffrey Mphahlele, Mapaseka L. Seheri, Hester G. O’Neill, Martin M. Nyaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
RNA virome
rotavirus
viral metagenomics
enteric viruses
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/11/1260

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