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ArticleScientific reports2023

Genome-wide study of globally distributed respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) strains implicates diversification utilizing phylodynamics and mutational analysis.

Tushar Ahmed Shishir, Otun Saha, Sultana Rajia, Spencer Mark Mondol, Md Habib Ullah Masum, Md Mizanur Rahaman, Foysal Hossen, Newaz Mohammed Bahadur, Firoz Ahmed, Iftekhar Bin Naser and 1 more

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19 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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11 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Tushar Ahmed Shishir *Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Otun Saha *Department of Microbiology, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh. otun.saha@nstu.edu.bd.
Sultana RajiaDepartment of Microbiology, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
Spencer Mark MondolDepartment of Microbiology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md Habib Ullah MasumDepartment of Microbiology, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
Md Mizanur RahamanDepartment of Microbiology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Foysal HossenDepartment of Microbiology, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
Newaz Mohammed BahadurDepartment of Chemistry, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Firoz AhmedDepartment of Microbiology, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
Iftekhar Bin NaserDepartment of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Mohammad Ruhul AminDepartment of Microbiology, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh. ruhulmicro4355@gmail.com.
Noakhali Science and Technology University · BDBRAC University · BDUniversity of Dhaka · BD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory pathogen that causes mild cold-like symptoms and severe lower respiratory tract infections, causing hospitalizations in children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals. Due to genetic variability, this virus causes life-threatening pneumonia and bronchiolitis in young infants. Thus, we examined 3600 whole genome sequences submitted to GISAID by 31 December 2022 to examine the genetic variability of RSV. While RSVA and RSVB coexist throughout RSV seasons, RSVA is more prevalent, fatal, and epidemic-prone in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and China. Additionally, the virus's attachment glycoprotein and fusion protein were highly mutated, with RSVA having higher Shannon entropy than RSVB. The genetic makeup of these viruses contributes significantly to their prevalence and epidemic potential. Several strain-specific SNPs co-occurred with specific haplotypes of RSVA and RSVB, followed by different haplotypes of the viruses. RSVA and RSVB have the highest linkage probability at loci T12844A/T3483C and G13959T/C2198T, respectively. The results indicate that specific haplotypes and SNPs may significantly affect their spread. Overall, this analysis presents a promising strategy for tracking the evolving epidemic situation and genetic variants of RSV, which could aid in developing effective control, prophylactic, and treatment strategies.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus, HumanRespiratory Tract InfectionsAgedAustraliaChildChinaGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansInfant

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