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Yao X, Jia C, Li A, Qin T, Peng D, Han Y, Guo S, Zhong K, Yang G, Wang Y, Li H. Epidemiology and genotypic diversity of duck hepatitis B virus identified from waterfowl in partial areas of Guangdong province, Southern China. Virology 2025; 603:110416. [PMID: 39842338 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2025.110416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2024] [Revised: 01/13/2025] [Accepted: 01/16/2025] [Indexed: 01/24/2025]
Abstract
Duck Hepatitis B virus (DHBV) infection model is extensively utilized as an animal model for studying human hepatitis B virus infection and for comparative research. 557 liver samples from geese and ducks were collected in parts of Guangdong province, southern China. The overall prevalence of DHBV was 45.6% (254/557) in all samples. And the 27 complete genome sequences of DHBV strains in this study share 89.6%-100% genome-wide pairwise identity with previously identified DHBV genomes. Notably, DHBV-1, DHBV-2 and DHBV-3 of were found co-circulating among the waterfowl population in parts of Guangdong. More importantly, seven out of the 16 recombination events were determined involved DHBV sequences obtained in this study as major parent and minor parent, suggesting DHBV strains from Guangdong province play an important role in recombination events. Additionally, purifying selection was the dominant evolutionary pressure acting on the genomes of DHBV.
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- Xinyan Yao
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology of Henan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China.
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Li H, Xu G, Yan H, Bei L, Zhao M, Zhang R, Meng Y, Zhu Y, Wei L, Xie Z, Jiang S. Study on the infection characteristics and pathogenesis of duck circovirus 1 in Cherry Valley meat ducks. Poult Sci 2025; 104:104805. [PMID: 39813864 PMCID: PMC11783425 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.104805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2024] [Revised: 01/05/2025] [Accepted: 01/10/2025] [Indexed: 01/18/2025] Open
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Duck circovirus (DuCV) infected multiple breeds of ducks and was widespread in duck factories worldwide. Infected ducks exhibited feathering disorder, growth retardation and immunosuppression, which lead to secondary infection with other pathogens easily. But till now, there has been little research on the study of DuCV due to the absence of appropriate cultural measures. This study developed an animal model to investigate the pathogenesis of DuCV-1 in vivo by infecting 84 one-day-old Cherry Valley meat ducklings. At 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 35 days post-infection (DPI), six Cherry Valley meat ducks were randomly chosen to detect some indexes. The results showed that ducks infected with DuCV-1 exhibited depression, feather disorders and gained weight slowly. DuCV-1 was detected in serum, cloacal swabs, and throat swabs at 1 DPI and sustained during the experimental period. The contents of calcium, phosphorus and lymphocytes decreased while alanine aminotransferase and total bilirubin increased in the serum of sick ducks. DuCV-1 was detectable in all organs and caused multiple local lesions. The virus was initially detected in the liver and the organ with the highest viral titer was the thymus. Besides, immune organ indexes were significantly decreased. These results demonstrated that DuCV-1 could be transmitted horizontally and cause infection persistently. It possesses broad tissue tropism, damaging immune organs and potentially inducing immune suppression. This study could provide references for future research on the pathogenic mechanism of DuCV.
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- Hanqing Li
- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271017, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Shandong, Taian, 271017, China.
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Yu CD, Kim SW, Liu CX, Gao YH, Li YF, Park JY, Cha SY, Jang HK, Kang M, Wei B. Epidemiological Investigation and Genetic Analysis of Duck Circovirus in Korea from 2013 to 2022. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:3630. [PMID: 39765533 PMCID: PMC11672762 DOI: 10.3390/ani14243630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2024] [Revised: 11/26/2024] [Accepted: 12/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2025] Open
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Duck circovirus (DuCV) infections cause immunosuppression in ducks, potentially leading to significant economic losses for the duck farming industry. This study investigates the prevalence, genetic characteristics, and evolutionary trends of DuCV in Korea between 2013 and 2022. Samples from 184 farms across seven provinces were analyzed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The overall DuCV infection rate was 29.4% (54/184), with Jeollanam-do showing the highest prevalence (37.5%, 15/40). Ducks aged 3-6 weeks were most susceptible to infection, while ducklings younger than one week were rarely infected. Whole-genome sequencing was performed on 24 positive samples with phylogenetic analysis revealing that DuCV-1b is the predominant subtype in Korea (23/24 strains). Notably, a Korean DuCV-1a subtype strain was identified for the first time, showing close genetic relatedness to Chinese DuCV 1a strains. Novel subtype-specific amino acid variations in ORF1 and ORF2 were statistically analyzed and classified. Recombination analysis suggested some Korean DuCV-1b strains may have resulted from recombination events involving strains from different countries. This comprehensive study provides crucial insights into the current prevalence, genetic diversity, and evolutionary dynamics of DuCV in Korea, offering valuable data for developing effective control strategies and understanding the global epidemiology of this economically important avian pathogen.
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- Cheng-Dong Yu
- Department of Avian Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine and Center for Avian Disease, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea; (C.-D.Y.); (S.-W.K.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-Y.C.); (H.-K.J.)
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- Department of Avian Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine and Center for Avian Disease, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea; (C.-D.Y.); (S.-W.K.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-Y.C.); (H.-K.J.)
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- Institute of Poultry Science, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Jinan 250100, China; (C.-X.L.); (Y.-H.G.); (Y.-F.L.)
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- Institute of Poultry Science, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Jinan 250100, China; (C.-X.L.); (Y.-H.G.); (Y.-F.L.)
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- Institute of Poultry Science, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Jinan 250100, China; (C.-X.L.); (Y.-H.G.); (Y.-F.L.)
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- Department of Avian Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine and Center for Avian Disease, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea; (C.-D.Y.); (S.-W.K.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-Y.C.); (H.-K.J.)
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- Department of Avian Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine and Center for Avian Disease, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea; (C.-D.Y.); (S.-W.K.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-Y.C.); (H.-K.J.)
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- Department of Avian Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine and Center for Avian Disease, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea; (C.-D.Y.); (S.-W.K.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-Y.C.); (H.-K.J.)
- Bio Disease Control (BIOD) Co., Ltd., Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Avian Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine and Center for Avian Disease, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea; (C.-D.Y.); (S.-W.K.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-Y.C.); (H.-K.J.)
- Bio Disease Control (BIOD) Co., Ltd., Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Avian Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine and Center for Avian Disease, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea; (C.-D.Y.); (S.-W.K.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-Y.C.); (H.-K.J.)
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Xu S, Man Y, Xu X, Ji J, Mu X, Yao L, Xie Q, Bi Y. Genetic heterogeneity of duck circovirus first detected in geese from China. Poult Sci 2024; 103:104284. [PMID: 39293260 PMCID: PMC11426040 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.104284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 08/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/20/2024] Open
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Duck circovirus (DuCV) can infect domestic and wild ducks, retarding growth and suppressing immunity, thereby increasing the possibility of secondary infection by other pathogens. In this study, for the first time, 2 DuCV strains (G221116 and G210917) were identified in geese from China. To study the genetic characteristics of the 2 goose-originated DuCVs, multiple sequence alignment and phylogenetic analyses were perforemed according to genome sequences of 2 DuCV strains g and reference waterfowl circoviruses retrieved from the GenBank database. Pairwise analysis showed that the genome sequence identities between the 2 DuCVs with reference DuCV-1 and DuCV-2 strains were 80.95% to 98.24%, and 58.04% to 59.55% with Goose circovirus (GoCV). Phylogenetic analysis showed that the 2 DuCVs belonged to DuCV-1 and DuCV-2 genotypes. These results broaden our understanding of the genetic heterogeneity and evolution of DuCV and suggest trans-host transmission of DuCV between ducks and geese.
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- Shuqi Xu
- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, China.
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Ji J, Jiao R, Zhang Z, Xu X, Wang Y, Bi Y, Yao L. Novel genotyping definition and molecular characteristics of canine circovirus in China. Virology 2024; 600:110261. [PMID: 39423599 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2024.110261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 10/08/2024] [Accepted: 10/14/2024] [Indexed: 10/21/2024]
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Canine circovirus (CCV) has been detected globally, but its genotyping remains unevenly characterized. To comprehend the evolution and genotyping of CCV, 887 rectal swabs of dogs were collected during 2018-2023. According to p-distance/frequency histograms and phylogenetic trees based on complete genome sequences, the 21 newly obtained Chinese and 84 reference CCV strains were mainly divided into 7 subtypes (CCV-1a, CCV-1b, CCV-1c, CCV-1d, CCV-1e, CCV-2a, and CCV-2b). Among the 21 newly obtained CCVs, 9 strains belonged to CCV-1d, 2 strains belonged to CCV-1b, and the remaining strains belonged to CCV-1c. Recombination analysis indicated that recombination events occurred between CCV strains of different subtypes, hosts, and countries. The CCV capsid protein features 19 variable sites, with 2 sites (T58Q, P239A) displaying regional specificity and 3 (Q57T, E150Q, and T195Q) manifesting subtype specificity. Therefore, this genotyping analysis provides a reference for the molecular characteristics of CCV strains found globally.
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- Jun Ji
- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering, and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, PR China.
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering, and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering, and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering, and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering, and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Insects Bio-reactor, Henan Provincial Engineering, and Technology Center of Health Products for Livestock and Poultry, Henan Provincial Engineering and Technology Center of Animal Disease Diagnosis and Integrated Control, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, PR China.
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Shen M, Sun Z, Wang C, Zhang S, Jia B, Huang B, Xu L, Zhu Z, Bu Q, Li C, Zhu R, Wei L, Wei K. Duck circovirus regulates the expression of duck CLDN2 protein by activating the MAPK-ERK pathway to affect its adhesion and infection. J Virol 2024; 98:e0049724. [PMID: 39345142 PMCID: PMC11495148 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.00497-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024] Open
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Duck circovirus (DuCV) is widely recognized as a prominent virus in China's duck farming industry, known for its ability to cause persistent infections and significant immunosuppression, which can lead to an increased susceptibility to secondary infections, posing a significant threat to the duck industry. Moreover, clinical evidence also indicates the potential vertical transmission of the virus through duck embryos to subsequent generations of ducklings. However, the limited availability of suitable cell lines for in vitro cultivation of DuCV has hindered further investigation into the molecular mechanisms underlying its infection and pathogenicity. In this study, we observed that oral DuCV infection in female breeding ducks can lead to oviduct, ovarian, and follicular infections. Subsequently, the infection can be transmitted to the fertilized eggs, resulting in the emergence of virus-carrying ducklings upon hatching. In contrast, the reproductive organs of male breeding ducks were unaffected by the virus, thus confirming that vertical transmission of DuCV primarily occurs through infection in female breeding ducks. By analyzing transcriptome sequencing data from the oviduct, we focused on claudin-2, a gene encoding the tight junction protein CLDN2 located on the cell membrane, which showed significantly increased expression in DuCV-infected oviducts of female breeding ducks. Notably, CLDN2 was confirmed to interact with the unique structural protein of DuCV, namely capsid protein (Cap), through a series of experimental approaches including co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP), GST pull-down, immunofluorescence, and adhesion-blocking assays. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the Cap protein binds to the extracellular loop structural domains EL1 and EL2 of CLDN2. Subsequently, by constructing a series of truncated bodies of the CLDN2 promoter region, we identified the transcription factor SP5 for CLDN2. Moreover, we found that DuCV infection triggers the activation of the MAPK-ERK signaling pathway in DEF cells and ducks, leading to an upregulation of SP5 and CLDN2 expression. This process ultimately leads to the transportation of mature CLDN2 to the cell surface, thereby facilitating increased virus adherence to the target organs. In conclusion, we discovered that DuCV utilizes host CLDN2 proteins to enhance adhesion and infection in oviducts and other target organs. Furthermore, we elucidated the signaling pathways involved in the interaction between DuCV Cap proteins and CLDN2, which provides valuable insights into the molecular mechanism underlying DuCV's infection and vertical transmission. IMPORTANCE Although duck circovirus (DuCV) poses a widespread infection and a serious hazard to the duck industry, the molecular mechanisms underlying DuCV infection and transmission remain elusive. We initially demonstrated vertical transmission of DuCV through female breeding ducks by simulating natural infection. Furthermore, a differentially expressed membrane protein CLDN2 was identified on the DuCV-infected oviduct of female ducks, and its extracellular loop structural domains EL1 and EL2 were identified as the interaction sites of DuCV Cap proteins. Moreover, the binding of DuCV Cap to CLDN2 triggered the intracellular MAPK-ERK pathway and activated the downstream transcription factor SP5. Importantly, we demonstrated that intracellular Cap also interacts with SP5, leading to upregulation of CLDN2 transcription and facilitating enhanced adherence of DuCV to target tissue, thereby promoting viral infection and transmission. Our study sheds light on the molecular mechanisms underlying vertical transmission of DuCV, highlighting CLDN2 as a promising target for drug development against DuCV infection.
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- Mingyue Shen
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Academy of Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention,College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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Yao XY, Shi BW, Li HP, Han YQ, Zhong K, Shao JW, Wang YY. Epidemiology and genotypic diversity of feline bocavirus identified from cats in Harbin, China. Virology 2024; 598:110188. [PMID: 39059190 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2024.110188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
Abstract
Feline bocavirus (FBoV) is a globally distributed linear, single-stranded DNA virus infect cats, currently classified into three distinct genotypes. Although FBoV can lead to systemic infections, its complete pathogenic potential remains unclear. In this study, 289 blood samples were collected from healthy cats in Harbin, revealing an overall FBoV prevalence of 12.1%. Notably, genotypes 1 and 3 of FBoV were found co-circulating among the cat population in Harbin. Additionally, recombination events were detected, particularly in the newly discovered NG/104 and DL/102 strains. Furthermore, negative selection sites were predominantly observed across the protein coding genes of FBoV. These findings suggest a co-circulation of genetically diverse FBoV strains among cats in Harbin, indicate that purifying selection is the primary driving force shaping the genomic evolution of FBoV, and also underscore the importance of comprehensive surveillance efforts to enhance our understanding of the epidemiology and evolutionary characteristics of FBoV.
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- Xin-Yan Yao
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China; School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528225, Guangdong province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528225, Guangdong province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan province, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China.
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Kulprasertsri S, Songserm T, Phatthanakunanan S, Saengnual P, Sinwat N, Khamtae R, Lertwatcharasarakul P. Molecular genotyping and subgenotyping of duck circovirus at duck farms in Thailand. Vet World 2024; 17:1990-1999. [PMID: 39507780 PMCID: PMC11536735 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.1990-1999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 11/08/2024] Open
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Background and Aim Ducks worldwide are infected with duck circovirus (DuCV), which causes feather abnormality, emaciation, and poor growth performance. DuCV is similar to other circoviruses that induce immunosuppression due to the occurrence of the bursae of Fabricius (BF) and spleen atrophies. In Thailand, retarded ducks with feather losses were submitted for disease investigation. The ducks presented low body weight gain, had small BF and spleens, and were consistent with duck-infected DuCV. Our study investigated the possibility of DuCV infection in duck flocks in Thailand. We also analyzed the genetic characteristics of the virus. Materials and Methods BF and spleen samples were collected from affected meat and layer ducks from six farms thought to have been infected with DuCV. These tissues were then subjected to histopathological examination and molecular identification using conventional polymerase chain reaction and nucleotide sequencing. To identify DuCV, phylogenetic trees were generated using MEGA version X software. Samples of tissues or swabs were collected to determine whether coinfections with bacteria and viruses existed. Results Phylogenetic analysis using the entire genome (1995-1996 bp) and cap gene (762 bp) revealed that the DuCV isolates circulating in Thailand belonged to DuCV genotype I, which was further subdivided into two sub-genotypes: sub-genotype I b and an unclassified sub-genotype based on reference sub-genotypes. Thai isolates have variations in 10 amino acid residues in the capsid protein. Ducks infected with Thai DuCV were also coinfected with Riemerella anatipestifer, Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida, duck viral enteritis, and duck Tembusu virus, which is consistent with previous DuCV infection studies. Conclusion Six DuCVs from ducks who were previously found to have feather loss, were underweight, had growth retardation, and had poor body condition were identified in this study as belonging to genotype I and constituting at least two sub-genotypes. Due to the immunosuppressive effects of DuCV, coinfection of bacterial and viral pathogens was typically observed in Thai DuCV-infected ducks.
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- Sittinee Kulprasertsri
- Department of Farm Resources and Production Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Kamphaeng Saen Veterinary Diagnostic Center, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Kamphaeng Saen Veterinary Diagnostic Center, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Farm Resources and Production Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Kamphaeng Saen Veterinary Diagnostic Center, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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Wang H, Chen J, An T, Chen H, Wang Y, Zhu L, Yu C, Xia C, Zhang H. Development and application of quadruplex real time quantitative PCR method for differentiation of Muscovy duck parvovirus, Goose parvovirus, Duck circovirus, and Duck adenovirus 3. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 14:1448480. [PMID: 39224701 PMCID: PMC11366709 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1448480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Muscovy duck parvovirus (MDPV), Goose parvovirus (GPV), Duck circovirus, (DuCV) and Duck adenovirus 3 (DAdV-3) are important pathogens that cause high morbidity and mortality in ducks, causing huge economic loss for the duck industry. Methods The present study, a quadruplex one-step real time quantitative PCR method for the detection of MDPV, GPV, DuCV, and DAdV-3 was developed. Results The results showed that assay had no cross-reactivity with other poultry pathogens [Duck plague virus (DPV), Duck tembusu virus (DTMUV), H6 avian influenza virus (H6 AIV), New duck reovirus (NDRV), Newcastle disease virus (NDV), H4 avian influenza virus (H4 AIV), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Muscovy duck reovirus (MDRV), Egg drop syndrome virus (EDSV), Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida)]. The sensitivity result showed that the limits of detection for MDPV, GPV, DuCV, and DAdV-3 were 10, 10, 1 and 10 copies/µl, respectively; The coefficients of variation intra- and inter-method was 1-2%; The range of linear (109 to 103 copies/µL) demonstrated the R2 values for MDPV, GPV, DuCV, and DAdV-3 as 0.9975, 0.998, 0.9964, and 0.996, respectively. The quadruplex real time quantitative PCR method efficiency was 90.30%, 101.10%, 90.72%, and 90.57% for MDPV, GPV, DuCV, and DAdV-3, respectively. 396 clinical specimens collected in some duck sausages from June 2022 to July 2023 were simultaneously detected using the established quadruplex real time quantitative PCR method and the reported assays. The detection rates for MDPV, GPV, DuCV, and DAdV-3 were 8.33% (33/396), 17.93% (71/396), 33.58% (133/396), and 29.04% (115/396), respectively. The agreement between these assays was greater than 99.56%. Discussion The developed quadruplex real-time quantitative PCR assay can accurately detect these four viruses infecting ducks, providing a rapid, sensitive, specific and accurate technique for clinical testing.
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- Haojie Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
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- China Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, Beijing, China
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- School of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Yibin Vocational and Technical College, Yibin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
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Cui X, Zhu Y, Wu Q, He D, Mao M, Wei F, Wu B, Zhu S, Cui Y, Han Q, Wang D, Wu M, Zhao Y, Ren H, Wei X, Zhang M, Diao Y, Tang Y. Pathogenicity of duck circovirus 1 in experimentally infected specific pathogen-free ducks. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103301. [PMID: 38113704 PMCID: PMC10770740 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Ducks infected with duck circovirus (DuCV) show symptoms such as feather loss, growth retardation and low body weight in the flock. The virus induces immunosuppression and increases the prevalence of infection with other pathogens. However, most studies on duck circovirus were focused on coinfection, and fewer studies had been conducted on the pathogenicity of duck circovirus alone. The aim of the present study was to investigate the pathogenesis of DuCV-1 in experimentally infected specific pathogen-free ducks. In this study, we sequenced the whole genome of a strain of duck circovirus and identified the virus genotype as DuCV-1b. This strain of duck circovirus was named SDLH(OR567883). Animal pathogenicity experiments were then conducted, wherein specific pathogen-free ducks were infected by mucosal injection and abdominal injection. Infected ducks were sampled for 4 consecutive weeks after infection and showed symptoms of dwarfism. We further examined the replication of DuCV-1 in the ducks. The highest virus titers in the 2 infection groups were found in the liver and spleen, with different results for the different routes of infection. Pathological sections of duck organs were made and it was found that organs such as the liver and spleen were damaged by DuCV-1. In conclusion, our experimental results indicate that DuCV-1 can infect ducks individually and cause widespread organ damage in infected ducks.
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- Xuezhi Cui
- Shandong New Hope Liuhe Group Co, Ltd, Qing'dao, Shandong 266000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- Shandong New Hope Liuhe Group Co, Ltd, Qing'dao, Shandong 266000, China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China.
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Lei X, Wang A, Zhu S, Wu S. From obscurity to urgency: a comprehensive analysis of the rising threat of duck circovirus. Vet Res 2024; 55:12. [PMID: 38279181 PMCID: PMC10811865 DOI: 10.1186/s13567-024-01265-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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Duck circovirus (DuCV) is a small, nonenveloped, single-stranded DNA virus with immunosuppressive effects on ducks that leads to slow growth and elevated mortality following mixed infections. Its infection manifests as feather loss, slow growth, swelling of respiratory tissue, and damage to immune organs in ducks. Although single infections with DuCV do not cause noticeable clinical symptoms, its ability to compromise the immune system and facilitate infections caused by other pathogens poses a serious threat to duck farming. Given the prevalence of this disease and the increasing infection rates in recent years, which have resulted in significant economic losses in duck farming and related sectors, research and control of DuCV infection have become especially important. The aim of this review is to provide a summary of the current understanding of DuCV, serving as a reference for subsequent research and effective control of the virus. We focus mainly on the genetics and molecular biology, epidemiology, clinical symptoms, and pathology of DuCV. Additionally, topics such as the isolation and culture of the virus, vaccines and antiviral therapies, diagnostics, and preventative measures are discussed.
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- Xinnuo Lei
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High-Tech Research and Development of Veterinary Biopharmaceuticals, Engineering Technology Research Center for Modern Animal Science and Novel Veterinary Pharmaceutic Development, Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, 225300, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High-Tech Research and Development of Veterinary Biopharmaceuticals, Engineering Technology Research Center for Modern Animal Science and Novel Veterinary Pharmaceutic Development, Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, 225300, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High-Tech Research and Development of Veterinary Biopharmaceuticals, Engineering Technology Research Center for Modern Animal Science and Novel Veterinary Pharmaceutic Development, Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, 225300, Jiangsu, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High-Tech Research and Development of Veterinary Biopharmaceuticals, Engineering Technology Research Center for Modern Animal Science and Novel Veterinary Pharmaceutic Development, Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, 225300, Jiangsu, China.
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Zhang J, Xie Z, Pan Y, Chen Z, Huang Y, Li L, Dong J, Xiang Y, Zhai Q, Li X, Sun M, Huang S, Liao M. Prevalence, genomic characteristics, and pathogenicity of fowl adenovirus 2 in Southern China. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103177. [PMID: 37980763 PMCID: PMC10685031 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023] Open
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In recent years, the occurrence of fowl adenovirus 2 (FAdV-2) has been on the rise in China, posing a significant threat to the poultry industry. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology, phylogenetic relationship, genomic characteristics, and pathogenicity of FAdV-2. The epidemiological analysis revealed the detection of multiple FAdV serotypes, including FAdV-1, FAdV-2, FAdV-3, FAdV-4, FAdV-8a, FAdV-8b, and FAdV-11 serotypes. Among them, FAdV-2 exhibited the highest proportion, accounting for 21.05% (8/38). The complete genomes of these 8 FAdV-2 strains were sequenced. Genetic evolution analysis indicated that these FAdV-2 strains formed a separate branch within the FAdV-D group, sharing 94.60 to 97.90% nucleotide similarity with the reference FAdV-2 and FAdV-11 strains. Notably, the recombination analysis revealed that 5 out of the 8 FAdV-2 strains, exhibited recombination events between FAdV-2 and FAdV-11. The recombination regions involved Hexon, Fiber, ORF19 genes and 3' end. Furthermore, pathogenicity experiments demonstrated that recombinant FAdV-2 XX strain is capable of inducing mortality rate of 66.70% and causing more severe hepatitis hydropericardium syndrome (HHS) in 6-wk-old specific-pathogen-free chickens. These findings contribute to our understanding of the prevalence, genomic characteristics, and the pathogenicity of FAdV-2, providing foundations for FAdV-2 vaccine development.
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- Junqin Zhang
- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China; South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China; Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China; College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Guangdong VETCELL Bio-Tech Co., Ltd., Foshan, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for prevention and control of Avian Influenza and Other Major Poultry Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Key Laboratory of Livestock Disease Prevention and Treatment of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China; Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, PR China.
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Huo X, Chen Y, Zhu J, Wang Y. Evolution, genetic recombination, and phylogeography of goose parvovirus. Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis 2023; 102:102079. [PMID: 37812834 DOI: 10.1016/j.cimid.2023.102079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Goose parvovirus (GPV) has garnered global attention due to its association with severe symptoms in waterfowl. However, the process underlying the global emergence and spread of GPV remains largely elusive. In this study, we illustrated the evolutionary characteristics of GPVs from a global perspective using phylogenetic analysis, recombination analysis, selection pressure analysis, and phylogeographic analysis. Our findings indicate that GPV and muscovy duck parvovirus (MDPV) diverge into two distinct branches. Within GPV, there are two classifications: classical GPV (C-GPV) and novel GPV (N-GPV), each containing three subgroups, underscoring the significant genetic diversity of GPV. Recombination analysis revealed 11 recombination events, suggesting C-GPV, N-GPV, and MDPV co-infections. Further, phylogeographic analysis revealed that China is an important exporter of GPV and that trade might serve as a potential transmission conduit. Nonetheless, a detailed understanding of its geographic transmission dynamics warrants further investigation due to the limited scope of current genomic data in our study. This study offers novel insights into the evolutionary state and spread of GPV, holding promise for informing preventive and containment strategies against GPV infection.
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- Xinrui Huo
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China.
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Lv ZH, Lian CY, Li CL, Chui WT, Yao XY, Shao JW, Zhang XL. Epidemiology and genotypic diversity of canine circovirus identified in pet dogs in Harbin, China. Acta Trop 2023; 245:106978. [PMID: 37414268 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2023.106978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Canine circovirus (CanineCV) is a single-stranded DNA virus that circulates in dogs and wild carnivores around the world. It has been suggested to be associated with diseases of respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, though its pathogenic potential remains unclear. Currently, CanineCV is divided into six genotypes (genotype 1-6), and genotypes 2, 3, and 4 have been described in China. In this study, 359 blood samples from pet dogs with or without clinical signs were collected in Harbin city. After PCR screening, a total of 34 samples were tested positive for CanineCV, and nine full-length genome sequences were recovered from positive samples. Pairwise sequence comparison showed that they shared 82.4-99.3% genome-wide identity with other CanineCVs available in GenBank. Additionally, recombination events were detected, all of which were determined to be associated with sequences obtained in China. The reconstructed phylogenetic tree based on the recombination-free complete genome sequences revealed that the complete genome sequences generated herein were clustered into genotypes 1 and 3. Furthermore, purifying selection was the dominant evolutionary pressure acting on the genomes of CanineCV. These results expand the knowledge about the genetic diversity of CanineCV circulating in China, and also promote us to better understand the evolution of CanineCV.
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- Zhi-Hang Lv
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, Guangdong Province, China
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- Dezhou Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Shandong province, China
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- Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center of Qinghai province, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, Guangdong Province, China
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Peng Z, Zhang H, Zhang X, Wang H, Liu Z, Qiao H, Lv Y, Bian C. Identification and molecular characterization of novel duck reoviruses in Henan Province, China. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1137967. [PMID: 37065255 PMCID: PMC10098080 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1137967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Novel Duck reovirus (NDRV) is an ongoing non-enveloped virus with ten double-stranded RNA genome segments that belong to the genus Orthoreovirus, in the family Reoviridae. NDRV-associated spleen swelling, and necrosis disease have caused considerable economic losses to the waterfowl industry worldwide. Since 2017, a significant number of NDRV outbreaks have emerged in China. Herein, we described two cases of duck spleen necrosis disease among ducklings on duck farms in Henan province, central China. Other potential causative agent, including Muscovy duck reovirus (MDRV), Duck hepatitis A virus type 1 (DHAV-1), Duck hepatitis A virus type 3 (DHAV-3), Newcastle disease virus (NDV), and Duck tembusu virus (DTMUV), were excluded by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and two NDRV strains, HeNXX-1/2021 and HNJZ-2/2021, were isolated. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of the σC genes revealed that both newly identified NDRV isolates were closely related to DRV/SDHZ17/Shandong/2017. The results further showed that Chinese NDRVs had formed two distinct clades, with late 2017 as the turning point, suggesting that Chinese NDRVs have been evolving in different directions. This study identified and genetic characteristics of two NDRV strains in Henan province, China, indicating NDRVs have evolved in different directions in China. This study provides an insight into the ongoing emerged duck spleen necrosis disease and enriches our understanding of the genetic diversity and evolution of NDRVs.
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- Zhifeng Peng
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Chuanzhou Bian
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Identification and characterization of a novel circovirus species in domestic laying ducks designated as duck circovirus 3 (DuCV3) from Hunan province, China. Vet Microbiol 2022; 275:109598. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2022.109598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Tran GTH, Mai NT, Bui VN, Dao TD, Trinh DQ, Vu TTT, Le VP, Van Dong H. Duck circovirus in northern Vietnam: genetic characterization and epidemiological analysis. Arch Virol 2022; 167:1871-1877. [PMID: 35716264 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-022-05501-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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In the present study, tissue samples collected from 130 ducks from clinically suspected commercial flocks and diseased birds in six provinces of northern Vietnam were tested for duck circovirus (DuCV) infection. The DuCV genome was detected in 56 out of 130 (43.08%) duck samples by PCR. Of 38 tested farms, 26 (68.42%) were positive for the DuCV genome. The rate of the DuCV genome detection in ducks at 3-4 weeks of age (54.17%) was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than that at <3 (32.43%) and >7 (33.33%) weeks of age and insignificantly higher than that at 5-7 weeks of age (43.33%) (p = 0.11). The genomes of six Vietnamese DuCV isolates were determined. They ranged in length from 1,988 to 1,995 nucleotides, and their nucleotide sequences were 83.24% to 99.69% identical to each other. Phylogenetic analysis based on the complete genome sequences indicated that the DuCV strains circulating in northern Vietnam can be divided into two main genotypes (I and II) and several subgenotypes. The Vietnamese DuCV isolates were closely related to Chinese, Taiwanese, and Korean strains. One positively selected site was detected in the capsid protein.
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- Giang Thi Huong Tran
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, 131000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, 131000, Vietnam
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- National Institute of Veterinary Research, 86 Truong Chinh, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- National Institute of Veterinary Research, 86 Truong Chinh, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Central Veterinary Medicine JSC No. 5, Ha Binh Phuong Industrial Zone, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, 131000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, 131000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, 131000, Vietnam.
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Yuan S, Yao XY, Yang HH, Zhang YQ, Liu H, Sun J, Lv ZH, Huang SJ, Zhang XL. Research Note: Genetic diversity of duck circoviruses circulating in partial areas of Guangdong province, southern China. Poult Sci 2022; 101:102032. [PMID: 35905551 PMCID: PMC9334309 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Duck circovirus (DuCV) is the smallest known virus in waterfowl that infects both domestic and wild duck. Infected ducks often show stunted growth and immunosuppression, which increases the rate of secondary infection with other pathogens. In this study, 270 liver tissue samples were collected to screen the presence of DuCV in Guangdong province, China, and the complete genome sequences were recovered and systematically analyzed. Genetic analyses revealed that sequences determined in this study shared 81.6% to 100.0% genome-wide pairwise identity with previously identified DuCV genomes. Phylogenetic analyses showed that 2 DuCV genotypes with a high infection rate were co-circulating in duck population in Guangdong province, and extensive recombination events have occurred during the evolution of DuCV. Our results expand upon the knowledge regarding the genetic diversity and evolution of DuCV, and also indicate that extensive genetically divergent DuCV are co-circulating in the duck populations in Guangdong, southern China.
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Wang X, Li L, Shang H, Zhou F, Wang C, Zhang S, Gao P, Guo P, Zhu R, Sun Z, Wei K. Effects of duck circovirus on immune function and secondary infection of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101799. [PMID: 35366422 PMCID: PMC8971308 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Duck circovirus (DuCV) infection occurs frequently in ducks in China and is generally believed to lead to immunosuppression and secondary infection, though there has been a lack of detailed research and direct evidence. In this study, one-day-old Cherry Valley ducklings were artificially infected with DuCV alone and co-infected with DuCV and Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC). The immune indexes at 32 d old were systematically monitored, including immune organ weight, lymphocyte transformation rate, IL-10, IL-12, soluble CD4 (sCD4), soluble CD8 (sCD8), IFN-γ, viral loads in each organ, APEC colonization, and so on. The results showed the development of immune organs in ducklings was affected, resulting in a decrease in the lymphocyte transformation rate (LTR), IL-12, sCD4, sCD8, IFN-γ and an increase in IL-10 content at 8 to 32 d postinfection (dpi). In the detection of virus loads in some organs, it was found that 8 dpi, DuCV existed stably in various organs, suggesting the importance of preventing and controlling the virus in the early stage of culture. The results of exploring the DuCV infection that shows some influence on secondary infection by APEC. The results showed that DuCV infection could significantly enhance the pathogenicity of APEC and the colonization ability of APEC in vivo. DuCV can induce more serious APEC infection in 24 dpi than in 14 dpi. Based on the above results, it can be concluded that DuCV infection will affect the immune system, cause immunosuppression, and lead to more serious secondary infection.
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- Xiangkun Wang
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China; College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an, China.
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Yao XY, Yang JC, Yuan S, Zeng FC, Zhang YQ, Liu H, Sun J, Lv ZH, Huang SJ, Zhang XL. Extensive Genetic Diversity and Recombination Events Identified in Goose Circoviruses Circulating in partial areas of Guangdong province, southern China. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101767. [PMID: 35240356 PMCID: PMC8889405 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Epidemiology and Evolution of Emerging Porcine Circovirus-like Viruses in Pigs with Hemorrhagic Dysentery and Diarrhea Symptoms in Central China from 2018 to 2021. Viruses 2021; 13:v13112282. [PMID: 34835090 PMCID: PMC8624291 DOI: 10.3390/v13112282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Porcine circovirus-like virus (PCLV) is a type of circular Rep-encoding single-stranded DNA virus and may be associated with the development of diarrheal symptoms in pigs. In this study, we retrospectively analyzed three years of past cases in Anhui, China, and reported a case of hemorrhagic enteritis and death in a pregnant sow possibly caused by PCLV. In addition, we analyzed the evolutionary characteristics of PCLV and found that mutation, recombination and selective pressure all played an important role in the evolution of PCLV. We identified N15D and T17S as well as L56T, T58R, K59Q, M62R, L75I and R190K mutations in two different branches, and we noted recombination events in the Rep of a group of Chinese strains. Analysis of selection pressure revealed that PCLV gained more positive selection, indicating that the virus is in a continuous evolutionary state. The PR2 plot, ENC-plot and neutrality analysis showed a greater role of natural selection than that of mutational pressure in the formation of codon usage patterns. This study is the first to identify PCLV in sows with hemorrhagic dysentery and death, and it provides new epidemiological information on PCLV infection in pigs in China.
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Zhang D, Wu J, Sun J, Bai C, Xu F, Duan P, Wang Y. Establishment of TaqMan-based real-time PCR assay for rapid detection of duck circovirus. 3 Biotech 2021; 11:470. [PMID: 34745821 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-021-03021-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Duck circovirus (DuCV) is widespread across the world and causes feather disorders in young ducks. It was identified as the causative pathogen of duck beak atrophy and dwarfism syndrome and primary sclerosing cholangitis. In this study, we aimed to establish a TaqMan-based real-time PCR assay to detect DuCV. The primers and probe were designed based on the conserved region of the DuCV Rep gene. After optimizing the reaction conditions, the minimum virus detection limit of the designed PCR technique was 39.4 copies/μL, 100 times that of conventional PCR (cPCR). No cross-reaction with six other common duck viruses was observed. The intra- and inter-assay variations were less than 1%. The detection rate of DuCV-positive clinical samples using TaqMan-based real-time PCR was higher than that using SYBR Green-based real-time PCR and cPCR. Collectively, these results showed that the established TaqMan-based real-time PCR detected DuCV with high sensitivity and specificity, and significant repeatability, making it suitable for clinical use. Hence, it may be used as a novel tool for the diagnosis and epidemiological investigation of DuCV.
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Phylogenetic analysis and evolution of feline bocavirus in Anhui Province, eastern China. Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis 2021; 77:101676. [PMID: 34091279 DOI: 10.1016/j.cimid.2021.101676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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To understand the epidemic status of feline bocavirus (FBoV) in Anhui Province, eastern China, FBoV was successfully extracted from fecal samples of domestic cats, and five complete genomes were amplified in this study. Phylogenetic analysis showed that these five strains belong to three different FBoV genotypes. Recombination analysis showed that inter- and intra-genotype recombination events occurred. Selection pressure and codon usage bias analyses indicated that FBoV-1 and FBoV-3 continuously evolve toward adaptation, and selection pressure is the main factor for codon usage bias during evolution. This study provides the first molecular evidence of FBoV prevalence in eastern China, further enriching the available information on its genetics and evolutionary characteristics and providing a basis for further research on its evolution.
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Wang Y, Zhang D, Bai CX, Guo X, Gao WH, Li ML, Wang J, Li YD. Molecular characteristics of a novel duck circovirus subtype 1d emerging in Anhui, China. Virus Res 2020; 295:198216. [PMID: 33137403 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2020.198216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The frequency of infection of duck circovirus (DuCV) in Anhui province, China is not well-characterized. Therefore, in this study, we collected 69 samples from sick ducks and tested them for the presence of DuCV by conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis. The complete viral genomes of five DuCV strains from five different cities were randomly selected, amplified via PCR, sequenced, and subjected to recombination analysis. The five DuCV genomes were named as AHAU9, AHAU25, AHAU28, AHAU37, and AHAUHQ. We found that 36.2 % of the ducks were infected with DuCV. The five DuCV strains had genome lengths ranging from 1987 to 1995 nucleotides, with a sequence similarity of 81.8-98.2 %. Among them, AHAU28, AHAU37, and AHAUHQ were closely related to the reference strain YF180403, GX1105 strain, and wd2015028 of DuCV, respectively. AHAU9 and AHAU25 were found to belong to a new DuCV subtype, DuCV-1d. Moreover, recombination analysis showed that the DuCV-1d subtype strains had the same recombination pattern. These results improve the understanding of the frequency of DuCV infection in Anhui province. Our findings may be useful for preventing and controlling the spread of DuCV.
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- Yong Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui Province, China; Hefei Minghang Breeding Co. Ltd, Hefei, Anhui Province, 231262, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui Province, China
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- Animal Husbandry Base Teaching and Research Section, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075131, Hebei Province, China.
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- Municipal Key Laboratory of Virology, Ningbo Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ningbo, 315010, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Wang Y, Cui Y, Li Y, Jiang S, Liu H, Wang J, Li Y. Simultaneous detection of duck circovirus and novel goose parvovirus via SYBR green I-based duplex real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis. Mol Cell Probes 2020; 53:101648. [PMID: 32798710 PMCID: PMC7426261 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2020.101648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Beak atrophy and dwarfism syndrome (BADS) is commonly caused by co-infection with duck circovirus (DuCV) and novel goose parvovirus (NGPV). Therefore, concurrent detection of both viruses is important for monitoring and limiting BADS, although such a diagnostic test has not been reported. In this study, we developed a duplex, SYBR Green I-based real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay to enable the simultaneous detection of DuCV and NGPV. The assay readily distinguished between the two viruses, based on their different melting temperatures (Tm), where the Tm for DuCV was 80 °C and that for NGPV was 84.5 °C. Other non-target duck viruses that were tested did not show melting peaks. The detection limit of the duplex assay was 101 copies/μL for both viruses. This method exhibited high repeatability and reproducibility, and both the inter-assay and intra-assay variation coefficients were <1.6%. Thirty-one fecal samples were collected for clinical testing using real-time PCR analysis, and the results were confirmed using sequencing. The rate of co-infection was 6.5%, which was consistent with the sequencing results. This duplex real-time PCR assay offers advantages over other tests, such as rapid, sensitive, specific, and reliable detection of both viruses in a single sample, which enables the quantitative detection of DuCV and NGPV in clinical samples. Using this test may be instrumental in reducing the incidence of BADS and the associated economic losses in the duck and goose industries. SYBR Green based PCR to simultaneously detect duck circovirus and goose parvovirus. The assay had specificity, sensitivity and reproducibility.
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- Yong Wang
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, PR China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, PR China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, PR China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, PR China
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- Anhui Provincial Center for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Hefei, 230000, PR China
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- Animal Husbandry Base Teaching and Research Section, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075131, PR China.
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- Municipal Key Laboratory of Virology, Ningbo Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ningbo, 315010, PR China.
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