Outbreaks of mumps genotype G viruses in the Netherlands between October 2019 and March 2020 : clusters associated with multiple introductions

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BACKGROUND: From October 2019-March 2020, several clusters of mumps cases were identified in the Netherlands. Our objective was to describe cluster-associated mumps virus transmission using epidemiological and molecular information in order to help future mumps outbreak investigation and control efforts.

METHODS: An epidemiological cluster includes ≥ 2 mumps cases with at least an epidemiological-link to a laboratory-confirmed mumps case. A molecular group includes ≥ 2 mumps cases with identical mumps virus sequences. Cases with symptom onset date between 1 October 2019 and 31 March 2020 reported through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System were included. We described epidemiological and clinical characteristics of mumps cases. Sequence data was obtained from selected regions of mumps virus genomes (2270 nucleotides). Associations between epidemiological and molecular information were investigated.

RESULTS: In total, 102 mumps cases were notified (90% laboratory-confirmed, 10% epidemiologically-linked). 71 out of 102 cases were identified as part of an epidemiological cluster and/or molecular group. Twenty-one (30%) of 71 cases were identified solely from epidemiological information, 25 (35%) solely from molecular surveillance, and 25 (35%) using both. Fourteen epidemiological clusters were identified containing a total of 46 (range: 2-12, median: 3) cases. Complete sequence data was obtained from 50 mumps genotype G viruses. Twelve molecular groups were identified containing 43 (range: 2-13) cases, dispersed geographically and timewise. Combined information grouped seven epidemiological clusters into two distinct molecular groups. The first lasting for 14 weeks, the other for 6. Additionally, one molecular group was detected, linked by geography and time but without an epidemiological-link.

CONCLUSIONS: Combined epidemiological and molecular information indicated ongoing mumps virus transmission from multiple introductions for extended time periods. Sequence analysis provided valuable insights into epidemiological clustering. If combined information is available in a timely manner, this would improve outbreak detection, generate further insight into mumps transmission, and guide necessary control measures.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:21

Enthalten in:

BMC infectious diseases - 21(2021), 1 vom: 04. Okt., Seite 1035

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Shah, Anita A [VerfasserIn]
Bodewes, Rogier [VerfasserIn]
Reijnen, Linda [VerfasserIn]
Boelsums, Timo [VerfasserIn]
Weller, Claudia M [VerfasserIn]
Fanoy, Ewout B [VerfasserIn]
Veldhuijzen, Irene K [VerfasserIn]

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Genotype G viruses
Journal Article
MMR
Mumps
Surveillance
The Netherlands

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Date Completed 06.10.2021

Date Revised 08.10.2021

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1186/s12879-021-06702-7

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM331488140