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ArticleArchives of virology2026

Global genetic connections of emerging G8P[8] Rotavirus A strains in Sabah, Malaysia.

Julia Joseph, Jecelyn Leaslie John, Lia Natasha Amit, Yuki Akari, Abraham Zefong Chin, Satoshi Komoto, Kamruddin Ahmed

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Julia JosephDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 88400, Sabah, Malaysia.
Jecelyn Leaslie JohnDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 88400, Sabah, Malaysia.
Lia Natasha AmitBorneo Medical and Health Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 88400, Sabah, Malaysia.
Yuki AkariDivision of One Health, Research Center for GLOBAL and LOCAL Infectious Diseases (RCGLID), Oita University, Yufu, 879-5593, Oita, Japan.
Abraham Zefong ChinSurveillance Sector, Public Health Division, Sabah State Health Department, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Satoshi KomotoDivision of One Health, Research Center for GLOBAL and LOCAL Infectious Diseases (RCGLID), Oita University, Yufu, 879-5593, Oita, Japan.
Kamruddin AhmedBorneo Medical and Health Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 88400, Sabah, Malaysia. ahmed@ums.edu.my.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1869-3701

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Universiti Malaysia Sabah AM18006
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Abstract

Rotavirus A (RVA) is a major cause of acute gastroenteritis in young children, yet genomic data from Malaysia, particularly Sabah, are limited. This study reports the first whole-genome sequence analysis of two G8P[8] RVA strains (L3 and L14) detected in Sabah. Both strains displayed a DS-1-like genotype constellation and clustered closely with East Asian strains. However, VP6 and VP3 gene segments showed phylogenetic links to strains from Belgium, Cameroon and Brazil, suggesting historical global genetic exchange. These findings highlight the expanding distribution of G8P[8] and the need for continued surveillance to evaluate its epidemiological and vaccine impact.

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GastroenteritisRotavirusRotavirus InfectionsGenome, ViralGenotypeHumansMalaysiaPhylogeny

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