ROBERTA MARCATTI DE AZEVEDO
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LIM/46 - Laboratório de Parasitologia Médica, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Genetic characterization of the rare Bruconha virus (Bunyavirales: Orthobunyavirus) isolated in Vale do Ribeira (Atlantic Forest biome), Southeastern Brazil(2023) COSTA, Antonio Charlys da; MORAIS, Vanessa dos Santos; AZEVEDO, Roberta Marcatti de; NUEVO, Karolina Morales Barrio; CUNHA, Mariana SequetinBrazil is a great source of arbovirus diversity, mainly in the Amazon region. However, other biomes, especially the Atlantic Forest, may also be a hotspot for emerging viruses, including Bunyaviruses (Negarnaviricota: Bunyavirales). For instance, Vale do Ribeira, located in the Southeastern region, has been widely studied for virus surveillance, where Flavivirus, Alphavirus and Bunyaviruses were isolated during the last decades, including Bruconha virus (BRCV), a member of Orthobunyavirus genus Group C, in 1976. Recently, a new isolate of BRCV named Span321532 was obtained from an adult sentinel mouse placed in Iguape city in 2011, and a full-length genome was generated with nucleotide differences ranging between 1.5%, 5.3% and 5% (L, M and S segments, respectively) from the prototype isolated 35 years earlier. In addition, each segment placed BRCV into different clusters, showing the high variety within Bunyavirales. Although no evidence for reassortants was detected, this finding reiterates the need for new surveillance and genomic studies in the area considering the high mutation rates of arbovirus, and also to identify the hosts capable of supporting the continuous circulation of Orthobunyavirus.
- Genomic constellation of human Rotavirus A strains identified in Northern Brazil: a 6-year follow-up (2010-2016)(2020) SILVA-SALES, Marcelle; LEAL, Elcio; MILAGRES, Flavio Augusto de Padua; BRUSTULIN, Rafael; MORAIS, Vanessa dos Santos; MARCATTI, Roberta; ARAUJO, Emerson Luiz Lima; WITKIN, Steven S.; DENG, Xutao; SABINO, Ester Cerdeira; DELWART, Eric; LUCHS, Adriana; COSTA, Antonio Charlys daSurveillance of Rotavirus A (RVA) throughout the national territory is important to establish a more complete epidemiological-molecular scenario of this virus circulation in Brazil. The aim of the present study was to investigate the genetic diversity of RVA strains circulating in Tocantins State (Northern Brazil) during six years of post-vaccination followup (2010-2016). A total of 248 stool samples were screened by next generation sequencing and 107 (43.1%) nearly full length RVA genome sequences were obtained; one sample was co-infected with two RVA strains (G2/G8P[4]). Six G and P genotypes combinations were detected: G12P[8] strains (78.6%). as well as the G3P[8] (9.3%) and G1P[8] (0.9%) were associated with a Wa-like genogroup backbone. All G21 3 [4] (5.6%) and G8P[41 (2.8%) strains, including the mixed G2/G81 3 141 infection (0.9%) showed the DS-1-like genetic background. The two G12P[4] strains (1.9%) were associated with distinct genetic backbones: Wa-like and DS-1-like. The phylogenetic analysis revealed the circulation of lineages G1-I, G2-IV, G3-11E, G8-I and G12-111, and P[4]-V and P[8]-Ill of the VP7 and VP4 genes, respectively. Conserved clustering pattern and low genetic diversity were observed regarding VP1-VP3 and VP6, as well as NSP1-5 segments. We identified the same RVA circulation pattern reported in other Brazilian regions in the period of 2010-2016, suggesting that rural and low-income areas may not have a different RVA genotypic distribution compared to other parts of the country. The unique presentation of whole-genome data of RVA strains detected in the Tocantins State provides a baseline for monitoring variations in the genetic composition of RVA in this area.
- Detection of coinfection with Primate Erythroparvovirus 1 and arboviruses (DENV, CHIKV and ZIKV) in individuals with acute febrile illness in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in 2016(2023) MORAIS, Vanessa dos Santos; SANTANA, Lidia Maria Reis; BEZERRA, Joao Felipe; CRUZ, Flavia Emmanuelle; SOUZA, Themis Rocha de; TAHMASEBI, Roozbeh; RAPOSO, Rafael Augusto Alves; MARCATTI, Roberta; BARBOSA, Erick Matheus Garcia; HEFFORD, Philip Michael; BUCCHERI, Renata; SABINO, Ester Cerdeira; COSTA, Antonio Charlys daBackgroundArthropod-borne viruses, known as arboviruses, pose substantial risks to global public health. Dengue (DENV), Chikungunya (CHIKV) and Zika (ZIKV) viruses stand out as significant concerns in Brazil and worldwide. Their overlapping clinical manifestations make accurate diagnosis a challenge, underscoring the need for reliable laboratory support. This study employs a comprehensive molecular diagnostic approach to track viral infections in individuals with acute febrile illness, a period marked by widespread outbreaks of DENV, CHIKV and ZIKV.MethodsBetween January and August 2016, we received a total of 713 serum samples obtained from individuals with acute febrile illness, previously tested for DENV, CHIKV or ZIKV, with initial negative results, from LACEN-NATAL. Of the total 713 samples, 667 were from females (354 of them pregnant) and 46 from males. Molecular diagnosis was conducted using the Multiplex RT-qPCR technique for simultaneous detection of DENV, CHIKV and ZIKV. Additionally, we performed differential diagnosis by RT-qPCR for other viruses of the Flavivirus, Alphavirus Enterovirus genera and qPCR for Primate Erythroparvovirus 1 (B19V) species, in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.ResultsAmong the 713 cases, 78.2% tested positive for viral infections, including 48% with CHIKV viremia, 0.6% with DENV and 0.1% with ZIKV. Arboviral coinfections totaled 2.4%, including DENV-CHIKV (1.7%) and CHIKV-ZIKV (0.7%). Moreover, 8% exhibited B19V viremia. Simultaneous infections were identified in 17.5%, encompassing B19V-CHIKV (17.1%), B19V-DENV (0.1%), and B19V-ZIKV (0.3%) Triple infections were observed in 1.3% of cases with B19V-DENV-CHIKV (1%) and B19V-CHIKV-ZIKV (0.3%).ConclusionMolecular testing demonstrated high efficacy in diagnosing prevalent arboviruses and detecting multiple coinfections. This approach helps to elucidate etiologies for symptomatic cases, especially during arbovirus outbreaks, and aids comprehensive surveillance. Our findings underscore the importance of monitoring co-circulating pathogens, such as B19V, with implications for clinical management, particularly in pregnant individuals. This study enhances our understanding of arbovirus epidemiology and reinforces the critical role of molecular diagnosis in disease surveillance and control.
- High Heterogeneity of Echoviruses in Brazilian Children with Acute Gastroenteritis(2021) RAMOS, Endrya do Socorro Foro; ROSA, Ulisses Alves; RIBEIRO, Geovani de Oliveira; VILLANOVA, Fabiola; MILAGRES, Flavio Augusto de Padua; BRUSTULIN, Rafael; MORAIS, Vanessa dos Santos; BERTANHE, Mayara; MARCATTI, Roberta; ARAUJO, Emerson Luiz Lima; WITKIN, Steven S.; DELWART, Eric; LUCHS, Adriana; COSTA, Antonio Charlys da; LEAL, ElcioEchoviruses (E) are a diverse group of viruses responsible for various pathological conditions in humans including aseptic meningitis, myocarditis, and acute flaccid paralysis. The detection and identification of echovirus genotypes in clinical samples is challenging due to its high genetic diversity. Here, we report the complete genome sequences of nine echoviruses, obtained by next-generation sequencing of 238 fecal samples from individuals with gastroenteritis in regions of Brazil. Detected viruses were classified into six genotypes: Three E1 sequences (BRA/TO-028, BRA/TO-069 and BRA/TO-236), one E3 (BRA/TO-018), one E11 (BRA/TO-086), one E20 (BRA/TO-016), two E29 (BRA/TO-030 and BRA/TO-193), and one E30 sequence (BRA/TO-032). Phylogenetic analysis indicated that the echoviruses E1 and E29 circulating in Brazil are divergent from strains circulating worldwide. The genotype diversity identified in our study may under-represent the total echovirus diversity in Brazil because of the small sample size and the restricted geographical distribution covered by the survey.
- Adaptive Evolution of New Variants of Dengue Virus Serotype 1 Genotype V Circulating in the Brazilian Amazon(2021) RIBEIRO, Geovani de Oliveira; GILL, Danielle Elise; RIBEIRO, Edcelha Soares D. Athaide; MONTEIRO, Fred Julio Costa; MORAIS, Vanessa S.; MARCATTI, Roberta; REGO, Marlisson Octavio da S.; ARAUJO, Emerson Luiz Lima; WITKIN, Steven S.; VILLANOVA, Fabiola; DENG, Xutao; SABINO, Ester Cerdeira; DELWART, Eric; LEAL, Elcio; COSTA, Antonio Charlys daDengue virus (DENV) is a mosquito-borne viral pathogen that plagues many tropical-climate nations around the world, including Brazil. Molecular epidemiology is a growing and increasingly invaluable tool for understanding the dispersal, persistence, and diversity of this impactful virus. In this study, plasma samples (n = 824) from individuals with symptoms consistent with an arboviral febrile illness were analyzed to identity the molecular epidemiological dynamics of DENV circulating in the Brazilian state of Amapa. Twelve DENV type 1 (DENV-1) genomes were identified, which were phylogenetically related to the BR4 lineage of genotype V. Phylodynamics analysis suggested that DENV-1 BR-4 was introduced into Amapa around early 2010, possibly from other states in northern Brazil. We also found unique amino acids substitutions in the DENV-1 envelope and NS5 protein sequences in the Amapa isolates. Characterization of the DENV-1 BR-4 sequences highlights the potential of this new lineage to drive outbreaks of dengue in the Amazon region.
- New Variants of Squash Mosaic Viruses Detected in Human Fecal Samples(2021) VILLANOVA, Fabiola; MARCATTI, Roberta; BERTANHE, Mayara; MORAIS, Vanessa dos Santos; MILAGRES, Flavio Augusto de Padua; BRUSTULIN, Rafael; ARAUJO, Emerson Luiz Lima; TAHMASEBI, Roozbeh; WITKIN, Steven S.; DENG, Xutao; DELWART, Eric; SABINO, Ester Cerdeira; ABREU-JUNIOR, Cassio Hamilton; LEAL, Elcio; COSTA, Antonio Charlys daSquash mosaic virus (SqMV) is a phytovirus that infects great diversity of plants worldwide. In Brazil, the SqMV has been identified in the states of Ceara, Maranhao, Piaui, Rio Grande do Norte, and Tocantins. The presence of non-pathogenic viruses in animals, such as phytoviruses, may not be completely risk-free. Similarities in gene repertories between these viruses and viruses that affect animal species have been reported. The present study describes the fully sequenced genomes of SqMV found in human feces, collected in Tocantins, and analyzes the viral profile by metagenomics in the context of diarrhea symptomatology. The complete SqMV genome was obtained in 39 of 253 analyzed samples (15.5%); 97.4% of them belonged to children under 5 years old. There was no evidence that the observed symptoms were related to the presence of SqMV. Of the different virus species detected in these fecal samples, at least 4 (rotavirus, sapovirus, norovirus, parechovirus) are widely known to cause gastrointestinal symptoms. The presence of SqMV nucleic acid in fecal samples is likely due to recent dietary consumption and it is not evidence of viral replication in the human intestinal cells. Identifying the presence of SqMV in human feces and characterization of its genome is a relevant precursor to determining whether and how plant viruses interact with host cells or microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract.