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Mutations in the NS5 RdRp Domain of Zika and Dengue Viruses: Insights into Molecular Patterns in Inland Midwestern
José Henrique Francisco Roma1,2, Rachel Cruz Alves2, Bruno Moreira Carneiro2
1Programa de Pós-graduação em Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13083-894, Brazil.
Abstract:
In countries where Dengue virus is endemic, the occurrence of outbreaks and epidemic events is strongly associated with viral genomic evolution. In addition, the introduction of a new agent, such as Zika virus, in a naive population and its concomitant circulation may increase mutations and virulence. This study aimed to characterize the molecular patterns and circulation of Zika and Dengue viruses inland of midwestern Brazil. Samples from reported cases of zika and dengue fever were subjected to molecular and phylogenetic analyses. Partial genomes of these viruses were recovered and characterized from six samples. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the Zika virus clustered within the American strain of Asian/American lineage and Dengue virus grouped within the Brazilian lineage (BR04) of serotype 2 from the Asian/American genotype. Amino acid substitutions, and consequently nonsynonymous mutations, were identified in the RdRp domain of the NS5 protein coding region in the recovered genomes from both viruses. These findings highlight the importance of molecular epidemiological surveillance, especially in endemic regions with cocirculation and substantial epidemic risk. Ongoing monitoring efforts are crucial to better understand viral evolution and its potential impact on future outbreaks and epidemic dynamics.
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