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Detection of measles virus genotype D8 in wastewater of the Brussels capital region, Belgium.
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  • Annabel Rector,
  • Mandy Bloemen,
  • Bart Hoorelbeke,
  • Marc Van Ranst,
  • Elke Wollants
Annabel Rector
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Departement Microbiologie Immunologie en Transplantatie
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Mandy Bloemen
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Departement Microbiologie Immunologie en Transplantatie
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Bart Hoorelbeke
Federal Public Service – Health Food Chain Safety and Environment
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Marc Van Ranst
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Departement Microbiologie Immunologie en Transplantatie
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Elke Wollants
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Departement Microbiologie Immunologie en Transplantatie

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Abstract

We investigated sewage samples from different wastewater treatment plants in Belgium for the presence of measles virus (MV). Samples from Brussels North were found to contain MV genotype D8. Twelve measles cases were reported at that time in the Brussels capital region, additional infections are likely occurring under the radar.

Peer review status:IN REVISION

27 Sep 2024Submitted to Journal of Medical Virology
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28 Sep 2024Submission Checks Completed
28 Sep 2024Assigned to Editor
28 Sep 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
01 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
29 Oct 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Major