Publications by authors named "B J Borkakoty"
SARS-CoV-2, a positive-strand RNA virus, utilizes both genomic replication and subgenomic mRNA transcription. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) from clinical samples can estimate viral gene expression levels. WGS was conducted on 529 SARS-CoV-2 positive clinical samples from Assam and northeastern India to track viral emergence and assess gene expression patterns.
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- Food and waterborne illnesses are a major public health concern in India, often linked to large gatherings and poor food handling practices, as seen in an acute diarrheal disease outbreak at a birthday party in rural Assam.
- The investigation involved collecting demographic data, illness details, rectal swabs, and water samples, revealing that 25 people were affected, with Shigella sonnei identified as the pathogen responsible for the outbreak.
- The study highlighted a significant association between illness and the consumption of chicken curry, indicating a high attack rate and resistance of the pathogen to several antibiotics, while the water quality was deemed safe.
Background & objectives Mumps, a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus (MuV) involves parotid gland inflammation, with potential complications affecting organs other than the parotid glands and central nervous system. Despite successful vaccination, a resurgence of mumps occurred, raising concerns about vaccine effectiveness. This study aimed to examine the entire genome of a representative MuV genotype C from Dibrugarh, Assam, and compare it with references to detect genetic variations in the circulating strain.
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