Detection of Measles Virus Genotype D8 in Wastewater of the Brussels Capital Region, Belgium
We analyzed wastewater from Belgian treatment plants to look for measles virus. Genotype D8 was identified in Brussels North samples, matching sequences from 15 regional measles cases. Finding measles virus in wastewater can suggest undetected virus transmission. Wastewater surveillance is a valuable tool for identifying viral circulation and supporting public health interventions against outbreaks.
Authors
- Bart Hoorelbeke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9913-4628)
- Mandy Bloemen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3395-0462)
- Marc Van Ranst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1674-4157)
- Elke Wollants (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4057-2236)
- Annabel Rector (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3714-449X)
Institutions
- Rega Institute for Medical Research (BE)
- KU Leuven (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Virology
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.70251
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.83
Funders
- Universiteit Antwerpen
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention