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Human pegivirus-1 (HPgV-1) RNA frequency and genotype distribution in pediatric oncology patients with febrile neutropenia

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da Silva, Anielly Sarana ; de Campos, Gabriel Montenegro ; Altizani, Gabriela Marengone ; Barros, Alice Chagas ; Junqueira, Dennis Maletich ; Kashima, Simone ; Sampaio, Sandra Coccuzzo ; Elias, Maria Carolina ; Giovanetti, Marta ; Scrideli, Carlos Alberto ; Slavov, Svetoslav Nanev
Total Authors: 11
Document type: Journal article
Source: VIRUS RESEARCH; v. 350, p. 5-pg., 2024-10-11.
Abstract

Human Pegivirus-1, typically regarded as a commensal virus, exhibits high prevalence in humans. Its frequency and impact on oncologic pediatric patients with febrile neutropenia (FN), a frequent chemotherapy complication, remains unexplored. In this study, we assessed HPgV-1 RNA prevalence in pediatric patients experiencing FN. Blood samples were collected from 30 children, 15 presenting FN and 15 comprising a control group of either undergoing treatment or in remission. Overall, HPgV-1 RNA was detected in 23.3 % of samples (26.7 % among FN patients and 20.0% among those under treatment or in remission). Phylogenetic analysis unveiled HPgV-1 genotype 2 predominance among these samples, the most prevalent strain circulating in Brazil. Our findings prompt crucial inquiries into the role of HPgV-1 RNA in FN: is it an incidental finding and if it can influences this clinical entity? Further investigation is imperative to elucidate HPgV-1 implications in vulnerable patients cohorts, potentially informing new approaches and understanding viral dynamics in immunocompromised populations. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 22/14958-0 - Molecular diagnosis and next-generation sequencing for emerging viral infections in different clinical samples
Grantee:Marlon Breno Zampieri Lima
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Technical Training Program - Technical Training
FAPESP's process: 17/23205-8 - Evaluation of the impact of emerging and reemerging viruses in the field of hemotherapy and stem cell transplantation by multiple-research approach
Grantee:Svetoslav Nanev Slavov
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants
FAPESP's process: 22/00910-6 - Development and application of bioinformatic pipelines for metagenomic analysis of clinical samples
Grantee:Gabriel Montenegro de Campos
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
FAPESP's process: 21/11944-6 - Continuous improvement of vaccines: Center for Viral Surveillance and Serological Assessment (CeVIVAS)
Grantee:Sandra Coccuzzo Sampaio Vessoni
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Science Centers for Development