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This research aims to analyze the genetic diversity of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in Kyrgyzstan.

December 20, 2025Open Access

Genetic Diversity of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in Kyrgyzstan

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Research reveals genetic variants of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in Ixodes persulcatus ticks, suggesting diverse subtypes exist in Kyrgyzstan.

This research aims to analyze the genetic diversity of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in Kyrgyzstan.
Complete genome sequences of seven TBEV strains were determined by next generation sequencing.
Samples were isolated from Ixodes persulcatus ticks collected in Kyrgyzstan.
Molecular genetic analysis was conducted comparing sequences with those in the GenBank database.
The Siberian subtype is predominantly distributed in Kyrgyzstan among three genetic lineages.
The presence of the Far Eastern subtype of TBEV was also confirmed.
This study indicates the southernmost range boundary for these TBEV subtypes.

Shigapova et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Research reveals genetic variants of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in Ixodes persulcatus ticks, suggesting diverse subtypes exist in Kyrgyzstan.