Molecular and genomic investigation of an urban outbreak of dengue virus serotype 2 in Angola, 2017-2019.
<h4>Background</h4>The transmission patterns and genetic diversity of dengue virus (DENV) circulating in Africa remain poorly understood. Circulation of the DENV serotype 1 (DENV1) in Angola was detected in 2013, while DENV serotype 2 (DENV2) was detected in 2018. Here, we report results...
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| author | Zoraima Neto Pedro A Martinez Sarah C Hill Domingos Jandondo Julien Thézé Marinela Mirandela Renato Santana Aguiar Joilson Xavier Cruz Dos Santos Sebastião Ana Luísa Micolo Cândido Filipa Vaz Gisel Reyes Castro Joana Paula Paixão Nicholas J Loman Philippe Lemey Oliver G Pybus Jocelyne Vasconcelos Nuno Rodrigues Faria Joana de Morais |
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| description | <h4>Background</h4>The transmission patterns and genetic diversity of dengue virus (DENV) circulating in Africa remain poorly understood. Circulation of the DENV serotype 1 (DENV1) in Angola was detected in 2013, while DENV serotype 2 (DENV2) was detected in 2018. Here, we report results from molecular and genomic investigations conducted at the Ministry of Health national reference laboratory (INIS) in Angola on suspected dengue cases detected between January 2017 and February 2019.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 401 serum samples from dengue suspected cases were collected in 13 of the 18 provinces in Angola. Of those, 351 samples had complete data for demographic and epidemiological analysis, including age, gender, province, type of residence, clinical symptoms, as well as dates of onset of symptoms and sample collection. RNA was extracted from residual samples and tested for DENV-RNA using two distinct real time RT-PCR protocols. On-site whole genome nanopore sequencing was performed on RT-PCR+ samples. Bayesian coalescent models were used to estimate date and origin of outbreak emergence, as well as population growth rates.<h4>Results</h4>Molecular screening showed that 66 out of 351 (19%) suspected cases were DENV-RNA positive across 5 provinces in Angola. DENV RT-PCR+ cases were detected more frequently in urban sites compared to rural sites. Of the DENV RT-PCR+ cases most were collected within 6 days of symptom onset. 93% of infections were confirmed by serotype-specific RT-PCR as DENV2 and 1 case (1.4%) was confirmed as DENV1. Six CHIKV RT-PCR+ cases were also detected during the study period, including 1 co-infection of CHIKV with DENV1. Most cases (87%) were detected in Luanda during the rainy season between April and October. Symptoms associated with severe dengue were observed in 11 patients, including 2 with a fatal outcome. On-site nanopore genome sequencing followed by genetic analysis revealed an introduction of DENV2 Cosmopolitan genotype (also known as DENV2-II genotype) possibly from India in or around October 2015, at least 1 year before its detection in the country. Coalescent models suggest relatively moderately rapid epidemic growth rates and doubling times, and a moderate expansion of DENV2 in Angola during the studied period.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study describes genomic, epidemiological and demographic characteristic of predominately urban transmission of DENV2 in Angola. We also find co-circulation of DENV2 with DENV1 and CHIKV and report several RT-PCR confirmed severe dengue cases in the country. Increasing dengue awareness in healthcare professional, expanding the monitorization of arboviral epidemics across the country, identifying most common mosquito breeding sites in urban settings, implementing innovative vector control interventions and dengue vaccination campaigns could help to reduce vector presence and DENV transmission in Angola. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0739aa998cbc430e882593d9b7ab403e2023-02-17T05:32:48ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases1935-27271935-27352022-05-01165e001025510.1371/journal.pntd.0010255Molecular and genomic investigation of an urban outbreak of dengue virus serotype 2 in Angola, 2017-2019.Zoraima NetoPedro A MartinezSarah C HillDomingos JandondoJulien ThézéMarinela MirandelaRenato Santana AguiarJoilson XavierCruz Dos Santos SebastiãoAna Luísa Micolo CândidoFilipa VazGisel Reyes CastroJoana Paula PaixãoNicholas J LomanPhilippe LemeyOliver G PybusJocelyne VasconcelosNuno Rodrigues FariaJoana de Morais<h4>Background</h4>The transmission patterns and genetic diversity of dengue virus (DENV) circulating in Africa remain poorly understood. Circulation of the DENV serotype 1 (DENV1) in Angola was detected in 2013, while DENV serotype 2 (DENV2) was detected in 2018. Here, we report results from molecular and genomic investigations conducted at the Ministry of Health national reference laboratory (INIS) in Angola on suspected dengue cases detected between January 2017 and February 2019.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 401 serum samples from dengue suspected cases were collected in 13 of the 18 provinces in Angola. Of those, 351 samples had complete data for demographic and epidemiological analysis, including age, gender, province, type of residence, clinical symptoms, as well as dates of onset of symptoms and sample collection. RNA was extracted from residual samples and tested for DENV-RNA using two distinct real time RT-PCR protocols. On-site whole genome nanopore sequencing was performed on RT-PCR+ samples. Bayesian coalescent models were used to estimate date and origin of outbreak emergence, as well as population growth rates.<h4>Results</h4>Molecular screening showed that 66 out of 351 (19%) suspected cases were DENV-RNA positive across 5 provinces in Angola. DENV RT-PCR+ cases were detected more frequently in urban sites compared to rural sites. Of the DENV RT-PCR+ cases most were collected within 6 days of symptom onset. 93% of infections were confirmed by serotype-specific RT-PCR as DENV2 and 1 case (1.4%) was confirmed as DENV1. Six CHIKV RT-PCR+ cases were also detected during the study period, including 1 co-infection of CHIKV with DENV1. Most cases (87%) were detected in Luanda during the rainy season between April and October. Symptoms associated with severe dengue were observed in 11 patients, including 2 with a fatal outcome. On-site nanopore genome sequencing followed by genetic analysis revealed an introduction of DENV2 Cosmopolitan genotype (also known as DENV2-II genotype) possibly from India in or around October 2015, at least 1 year before its detection in the country. Coalescent models suggest relatively moderately rapid epidemic growth rates and doubling times, and a moderate expansion of DENV2 in Angola during the studied period.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study describes genomic, epidemiological and demographic characteristic of predominately urban transmission of DENV2 in Angola. We also find co-circulation of DENV2 with DENV1 and CHIKV and report several RT-PCR confirmed severe dengue cases in the country. Increasing dengue awareness in healthcare professional, expanding the monitorization of arboviral epidemics across the country, identifying most common mosquito breeding sites in urban settings, implementing innovative vector control interventions and dengue vaccination campaigns could help to reduce vector presence and DENV transmission in Angola.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010255 |
| spellingShingle | Zoraima Neto Pedro A Martinez Sarah C Hill Domingos Jandondo Julien Thézé Marinela Mirandela Renato Santana Aguiar Joilson Xavier Cruz Dos Santos Sebastião Ana Luísa Micolo Cândido Filipa Vaz Gisel Reyes Castro Joana Paula Paixão Nicholas J Loman Philippe Lemey Oliver G Pybus Jocelyne Vasconcelos Nuno Rodrigues Faria Joana de Morais Molecular and genomic investigation of an urban outbreak of dengue virus serotype 2 in Angola, 2017-2019. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| title | Molecular and genomic investigation of an urban outbreak of dengue virus serotype 2 in Angola, 2017-2019. |
| title_full | Molecular and genomic investigation of an urban outbreak of dengue virus serotype 2 in Angola, 2017-2019. |
| title_fullStr | Molecular and genomic investigation of an urban outbreak of dengue virus serotype 2 in Angola, 2017-2019. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Molecular and genomic investigation of an urban outbreak of dengue virus serotype 2 in Angola, 2017-2019. |
| title_short | Molecular and genomic investigation of an urban outbreak of dengue virus serotype 2 in Angola, 2017-2019. |
| title_sort | molecular and genomic investigation of an urban outbreak of dengue virus serotype 2 in angola 2017 2019 |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010255 |
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