Abstract
Human astroviruses (HAstVs) were first identified in 1975 and can be classified into three clades: classic HAstVs (HAstV 1–8), MLB (MLB1−3) and VA (VA1−5), with MLB and VA were newly identified. Recombination and a high mutation rate make HAstV as one of the rapidly evolving infectious agents. This study reported a novel identified recombinant human astrovirus (Y/1−CHN) and its long existence in two immunocompromised patients with diarrhea following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). The identified Yu/1−CHN genome contains 6801 base pairs encoding three open reading frames, with ORF1a best hit to the HAstV1 (Pune strain, 97 % nucleotide identity), while ORF1b and ORF2 best hit to HAstV-5 (DL30 strain, 99 % nucleotide identity). Possible recombination breakpoint was predicted to be located in the boundary of ORF1a and ORF1b. Different quasispecies were found in the host, and the dN/dS ratios of the S and P domains were determined to be 1.189 and 1.444, respectively, suggesting a positive selection existed. Fecal samples collected in different clinical phases from the two patients were all positive for Yu/1−CHN, suggesting a long existence of the virus in the host. It was indicated that immunocompromised patients may a reservoir for astrovirus, their excreta should be monitored even after discharge from hospital.
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