Whole-genome sequencing of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus using nanopore adaptive sampling
摘要
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) is a tick-borne zoonotic pathogen. We evaluated nanopore adaptive sampling (NAS) for whole-genome assembly using two wildlife-derived SFTSV isolates (Vero cell-cultured) sequenced alongside tick-derived samples. Using the PromethION platform, complete L, M, and S segments were successfully assembled in a single run. NAS supported the reconstruction of previously characterized isolate, including an extended S segment, and enabled the characterization of a genotype B-2 isolate. These results suggest that NAS is an effective tool for genomic surveillance of SFTSV under complex sequencing conditions.