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Genotyping and phylogeographic dynamics of coxsackievirus A16

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Coxsackievirus A16 (CV-A16) is one of the major pathogens of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. Here, we analyzed 287 full-length genome sequences of CV-A16 found worldwide from 1994 to 2019 to see the genomic evolution characteristics. Full-length genome-based phylogenetic tree divided the viruses into five different genotypes, G-a to G-e. The CV-A16 strains circulating in China dominate G-a and G-c, but can also be found in other genotypes including G-b and G-e. Phylogeographic analysis showed a high diversity of CV-A16 distribution. In addition, recombination was shown to drive the genomic evolution of CV-A16 during past decades. However, the structural proteins still remain relative conserved while there is extensive genomic recombination. This study updates the phylogenetic and phylogeographic information of CV-A16 and provides insights into the genetic characteristics of CV-A16.

Source: Heliyon

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38248

Authors: Xia-Nan Chu, Pir Tariq Shah, Zi-Hui Ma, Yan Wang, Li Xing

Institutions: Shanxi University, Dalian University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Evolution and Genetic Dynamics

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100