scholarly journals Molecular epidemiology of coronavirus in faeces of Brazilian calves and Peruvian camelid herds

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 037-042
Author(s):  
Camila B Rocha ◽  
Luz Alba A.M.G. Fornells ◽  
Miguel Rojas ◽  
Maíra Libetal ◽  
Alberto Manchego ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
High Identity ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Cattle Herds ◽  
Enteric Disorders ◽  
Family Based

Introduction: The enteric disorders represent a serious hazard for bovine and camelid breeding. The aim of this study was to examine the frequency of detection and molecular characteristics of enteric coronavirus (CoV) infections in cattle, alpaca, and llama herds bred in family-based farms in Brazil and Peru. Methodology: Stool samples were collected from calves from Brazil and camelids from Peru for detection and characterization of CoV by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and sequence analysis. Results: 46.5% (47/101) samples from calves and 26.8% (70/261) from alpaca tested positive for CoV. All strains belong to lineage A1 of the Betacoronavirus genus. Phylogenetic analysis showed high identity between CoV strains detected in calves and alpacas. Conclusions: This study characterised CoV strains from dairy cattle herds in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and indicated that this virus is spread among the state herds. The results also indicate widespread circulation of CoV among the alpacas of Cuzco, Peru.

scholarly journals Evidence for airborne transmission of Norwalk-like virus (NLV) in a hotel restaurant

2000 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 481-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. J. MARKS ◽  
I. B. VIPOND ◽  
D. CARLISLE ◽  
D. DEAKIN ◽  
R. E. FEY ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Nucleotide Sequence Analysis ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Virus Particles ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Polymerase Chain

An outbreak of gastroenteritis followed a meal in a large hotel during which one of the diners vomited. The clinical features of the illness suggested Norwalk-like virus (NLV, small round structured virus) infection, and this was confirmed by electron microscopy and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT–PCR) of stool samples. Further characterization of the virus by nucleotide sequence analysis of the PCR amplicons revealed identical strains in all the affected individuals. The foods served at the meal could not be demonstrated to be the cause of the outbreak. Analysis of attack rates by dining table showed an inverse relationship with the distance from the person who vomited. No one eating in a separate restaurant reported illness. Transmission from person-to-person or direct contamination of food seems unlikely in this outbreak. However, the findings are consistent with airborne spread of NLV with infection by inhalation with subsequent ingestion of virus particles.

scholarly journals Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of norovirus among hospitalized children with acute gastroenteritis in Tianjin, China, 2018–2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulian Fang ◽  
Zhaoying Dong ◽  
Yan Liu ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Mengzhu Hou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Analysis ◽  
Acute Gastroenteritis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Predominant Genotype ◽  
Epidemiological Analysis ◽  
Version 2.0 ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Abstract Background Norovirus (NoV) is a major cause of viral acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in children worldwide. Epidemiological analysis with respect to the virus strains is limited in China. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, patterns, and molecular characteristics of NoV infection among children with AGE in China. Methods A total 4848 stool samples were collected from children who were admitted with AGE in Tianjin Children’s Hospital from August 2018 to July 2020. NoV was preliminarily detected using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Partial sequences of the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) and capsid genes of positive samples were amplified by conventional RT-PCR and then sequenced. The NoV genotype was determined by online Norovirus Typing Tool Version 2.0, and phylogenetic analysis was conducted using MEGA 6.0. Results The prevalence of NoV was 26.4% (1280/4848). NoV was detected in all age groups, with the 7–12 months group having the highest detection rate (655/2014, 32.5%). NoV was detected during most part of the year with higher frequency in winter than other seasons. Based on the genetic analysis of RdRp, GII. Pe was the most predominant genotype detected at 70.7% (381/539) followed by GII.P12 at 25.4% (137/539). GII.4 was the most predominant capsid genotype detected at 65.3% (338/518) followed by GII.3 at 26.8% (139/518). Based on the genetic analysis of RdRp and capsid sequences, the strains were clustered into 10 RdRp–capsid genotypes: GII.Pe-GII.4 Sydney 2012 (65.5%), GII.P12-GII.3 (27.2%), GII.P16-GII.2 (1.8%), GII.P12-GII.2 (0.2%), GII.P17-GII.17 (1.1%), GII.Pe-GII.3 (1.8%), GII.Pe-GII.2 (1.1%), GII.Pe-GII.1 (0.4%), GII.16-GII.4 Sydney 2012 (0.7%), and GII.P7-GII.6 (0.2%). The predominant NoV genotypes changed from GII.Pe-GII.4 Sydney 2012 and GII.P12-GII.3 between August 2018 and July 2019 to GII.Pe-GII.4 Sydney 2012 and GII.P16-GII.2 between August 2019 and July 2020. The patients with GII.Pe-GII.4 Sydney 2012 genotype were more likely to suffer from vomiting symptom than those with GII.P12-GII.3. Conclusions NoV is an important pathogen responsible for viral AGE among children in China. GII.Pe-GII.4 Sydney 2012 and GII.P12-GII.3 were major recombinant genotypes. Knowledge of circulating genotypes and seasonal trends is of great importance for disease prevention and surveillance.

Isolation and Characterization of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Chicken Liver

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-16
Author(s):  
Xibin Liu ◽  
Shuang Zhang ◽  
Weijun Guan ◽  
Dong Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Protein Markers ◽  
Multilineage Differentiation ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Multipotent Stem Cells ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Hepatic mesenchymal stem cells (HMSCs) are multipotent stem cells that is a vital part of the regeneration of hepatocytes after injury. In this study, HMSCs were isolated in embryonic livers from of 12-day-old chick embryo using collagenase, and the primary HMSCs were sub-cultured to passage. The protein markers of HMSCs, namely CD71, CD29 and CD44, were tested with immunofluorescence and Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). The proliferation of HMSCs in different passages was detected using growth curve, which shown a typically sigmoidal. And then, the pluripotent of HMSCs was analyzed, the results showed that HMSCs could directly induce to differentiate into neural-like cells, adipocytes, and osteoblasts. Our data illustrated that the chick HMSCs have same characteristics to those obtained from other species. The capacity of these cells for multilineage differentiation shows promise for many potential applications.

scholarly journals Molecular characteristics of rotavirus genotypes circulating in the south of Benin, 2016-2018

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jijoho Michel Agbla ◽  
Mathew D Esona ◽  
Alidéhou Jerrold Agbankpé ◽  
Annick Capo-Chichi ◽  
Rashi Gautam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Predominant Genotype ◽  
Pcr Multiplex ◽  
One Step ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Pcr Method ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
P Type

Abstract Objective: Rotavirus remains the main causative agent of gastroenteritis in young children in countries that have not yet introduced the vaccine. In Benin, rotavirus vaccine was introduced late December 2019 into the EPI. This study aims to provide pre-vaccination era rotavirus genotyping data in Benin. These data can supplement data from the surveillance system of Ministry of Health of Benin which is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO).Results: Of the 420 diarrheal stool samples, actively collected in southern Benin from July 2016 through November 2018 from children under five years old and suffering from gastroenteritis, 167 (39.8%) samples were rotavirus EIA positive. 186 (44.3%) samples contained amplifiable rotavirus RNA detected by qRT-PCR method and were genotyped using one-step RT-PCR multiplex genotyping method. G1P[8] represents the predominant genotype (32%) followed by the G2P[4] (26%), G3P[6] (16%), G12P[8] (13%) and mixed G and P types (1%). Four samples (2%) could not be assigned both G and P type specificity.

scholarly journals Persistence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Nasopharynx, Blood, Urine and Stool of Patients with COVID 19: A Hospital-based Longitudinal Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farahnaz Joukar ◽  
Tofigh Yaghubi Kalurazi ◽  
Mahmoud Khoshsorour ◽  
Sonbol Taromian ◽  
Lida Mahfoozi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Northern Iran ◽  
Virus Persistence ◽  
Viral Shedding ◽  
Maximum Duration ◽  
Hygienic Measures ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Abstract Background: This study was conducted to determine the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the nasopharynx, blood, urine and stool of patients with COVID-19.Methods: In this hospital based longitudinal study, 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases were recruited, between March and August 2020 in Guilan province (Northern Iran). Nasopharynx, blood, urine and stool samples were obtained from each patient at the time of hospital admission, discharge, followed by one week after discharge and every 2 weeks until all samples were negative for SARS-CoV-2 RNA by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Survival analysis was used to identify the duration of virus persistence over time.Results: Positive blood, urine, stool RT-PCR were detected in 24%, 7% and 6% of patient respectively. The median duration of virus persistence in blood, urine and stool were 7 days (95% CI: 6.07–7.93), 6 days (95% CI: 4.16–8.41) and 13 days, 95% CI: 6.96–19.4), respectively. The maximum duration of virus persistent in blood, urine and stool were 17, 11 and 42 days from admission, respectively. Conclusions: According our results, until obtaining definite evidence of the duration of infective viral shedding, prolonged isolation duration at least 25 days from admission to hospital and strict hygienic measures for about one month were recommended.

scholarly journals Molecular characteristics of rotavirus genotypes circulating in the south of Benin, 2016-2018

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jijoho Michel Agbla ◽  
Mathew D Esona ◽  
Alidéhou Jerrold Agbankpé ◽  
Annick Capo-Chichi ◽  
Rashi Gautam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Predominant Genotype ◽  
Pcr Multiplex ◽  
One Step ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Pcr Method ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
P Type

Abstract ObjectiveRotavirus remains the main causative agent of gastroenteritis in young children in countries that have not yet introduced the vaccine. In Benin, rotavirus vaccine was introduced late December 2019 into the EPI. This study aims to provide pre-vaccination era rotavirus genotyping data in Benin. These data can supplement data from the surveillance system of Ministry of Health of Benin which is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO).ResultsOf the 420 diarrheal stool samples, actively collected in southern Benin from July 2016 through November 2018 from children under five years old and suffering from gastroenteritis, 167 (39.8%) samples were rotavirus EIA positive. 186 (44.3%) samples contained amplifiable rotavirus RNA detected by qRT-PCR method and were genotyped using one-step RT-PCR multiplex genotyping method. G1P[8] represents the predominant genotype (32%) followed by the G2P[4] (26%), G3P[6] (16%), G12P[8] (13%) and mixed G and P types (1%). Four samples (2%) could not be assigned both G and P type specificity.

scholarly journals Detection of avian metapneumovirus subtype A from wild birds in the State of São Paulo, Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laís S. Rizotto ◽  
Raphael M. Simão ◽  
Guilherme P. Scagion ◽  
Alessandra A. Simasaki ◽  
Leonardo C. Caserta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Sequencing ◽  
The State ◽  
Wild Birds ◽  
N Gene ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
High Identity ◽  
Avian Metapneumovirus ◽  
Subtype A ◽  
Pcr Targeting ◽  
Do So

ABSTRACT: The present study investigated the circulation of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) in wild birds in Brazil. To do so, 131 samples from 366 oropharyngeal or cloacal swabs collected from 18 species of birds were tested individually or in pools by RT-PCR. Samples detected by RT-PCR were selected for DNA sequencing. Thirteen (9.9%) samples were detected by the RT-PCR targeting the N gene and four out of 13 samples were sequenced. Sequencing results showed a high identity with the aMPV subtype A. Our results confirm the circulation of the aMPV subtype A in wild birds in Brazil even five years after its last detection.

scholarly journals Molecular Epidemiology and Genetic Diversity of Norovirus in Young Children in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaewkanya Nakjarung ◽  
Ladaporn Bodhidatta ◽  
Pimmnapar Neesanant ◽  
Paphavee Lertsethtakarn ◽  
Orntipa Sethabutr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Pediatric Hospital ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Phnom Penh ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Predominant Strain

This study investigated the genetic diversity of noroviruses identified from a previous surveillance study conducted at the National Pediatric Hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 2004 to 2006. In the previous study, 926 stool samples were collected from children aged 3–60 months with acute diarrhea (cases) and without diarrhea (controls) with reported 6.7% of cases and 3.2% of controls being positive for norovirus. The initial norovirus diagnostic assay was performed with real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (real-time RT PCR) which also distinguished between genogroups I and II (GI and GII). Norovirus infection was most commonly detected in children aged 12–23 months in both cases and controls. Norovirus Genotyping Tool and phylogenetic analysis of partial sequences of the 3′ end of the RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase (RdRp) and the capsid domain region were employed to assign genotypes of the norovirus strains. GII.4 was the most predominant capsid genotype detected at 39.5% followed by GII.6 at 14.9%. The GII.4 Hunter 2004 variant was the predominant strain detected. Six RdRP/capsid recombinants including GII.P7/GII.6, GII.P7/GII.14, GII.P7/GII.20, GII.P12/GII.13, GII.P17/GII.16, and GII.P21/GII.3 were also identified. This study of norovirus infection in young children in Cambodia suggests genetic diversity of norovirus as reported worldwide.

scholarly journals Molecular Characteristics of Rotavirus Isolated from a Diarrhea Outbreak in October 2008 in Bintuni Bay, Papua, Indonesia

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. VRT.S13555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka Pratiwi ◽  
Vivi Setiawaty ◽  
Rudi Hendro Putranto
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Material ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Viral Diarrhea ◽  
Severe Diarrhea ◽  
Laboratory Results ◽  
Vp7 Protein ◽  
Stool Specimens ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Background Viral diarrhea continues to be a health problem in Indonesia that often causes outbreaks; in particular, acute viral diarrhea in young children. Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhea in children under two years of age. This study aimed to determine the genotypes of rotavirus in Bintuni Bay, Papua. Methods Stool specimens from 15 patients were collected and analyzed for rotavirus using an enzyme immunosorbent assay (EIA) and reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Subsequently, we sequenced the genetic material of rotavirus positive samples by RT-PCR and analyzed the results using Mega-4 software. Results Two rotavirus serotypes were identified from the diarrhea outbreak in Bintuni, Papua in October 2008: serotype G1 with G1P[6] (50%) and G1P[8] (16.7%) strains, and serotype G2 with G2P[4] (23.3%) strain. Phylogenetic tree analyses of VP7 protein showed that rotavirus-infected diarrhea in Bintuni Bay, Papua at that time was dominated by the G1 serotype (83%). Conclusion The laboratory results showed that G1 serotype rotavirus was a cause of the outbreak of diarrhea in October 2008 in Bintuni, Papua.

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