# Rabies virus nucleo- and glycoprotein coding sequences from dogs in Thailand (2022–2024)

**Authors:** Lerdchai Chintapitaksakul, Kultyarat Bhakha, Peerada Siriwatcharawong, Kitipong Angsujinda, Wanchai Assavalapsakul, Nantaporn Wandee

PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.01268-25 · 2026-02-10

## TL;DR

The study sequenced rabies virus genes from dogs in Thailand to track genetic diversity and support ongoing surveillance efforts.

## Contribution

New rabies virus N and G gene sequences from recent Thai dog samples are reported, contributing to genomic surveillance.

## Key findings

- Sequencing revealed genetic diversity among rabies virus samples from 2022 to 2024.
- Samples clustered within the Asian-SEA3 lineage, supporting regional genomic surveillance.

## Abstract

Rabies remains a major public health concern in Thailand. Nucleoprotein (N) and glycoprotein (G) genes from eight rabies-positive specimens collected during 2022 to 2024 were sequenced using Oxford Nanopore. Assemblies and phylogenetic analyses indicate genetic diversity with placement in the Asian-SEA3 lineages, supporting ongoing genomic surveillance.

## Linked entities

- **Genes:** glycoprotein (Gn/Gc glycoprotein) [NCBI Gene 80549117]
- **Diseases:** rabies (MONDO:0019173)
- **Species:** Canis lupus familiaris (taxon 9615)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Rabies (MESH:D011818)
- **Species:** Lyssavirus rabies (species) [taxon 11292], Canis lupus familiaris (dog, subspecies) [taxon 9615]

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12981109