Abstract
BackgroundEnterovirus A71 (EVA71) is one of the main pathogens causing hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). In China, the proportion of cases of HFMD caused by EVA71 is known to be significantly lower following EVA71 vaccination; however, infection with EVA71 can still occur after vaccination. MethodsThe complete genomic sequences of EVA71-KM18A and KM18B (from two rare cases of EVA71 infection following vaccination) were obtained. Phylogenetic analysis, nucleotide mutation analysis, recombinant analysis and comparative analysis of amino acid mutations were performed. ResultsPhylogenetic analysis determined that the EVA71 strains belonged to the C4a subgenotype. The KM18A and KM18B strains were highly similar to the vaccine strains. For the KM18B strain, there were some obvious homologous recombination signals in the 5’non-coding region, region 2A, region 2C and region 3D. Amino acid mutations were observed in the SP55 (position 729) and 71-6 (position 500) conformational neutralizing epitopes of the KM18A and KM18B strains. ConclusionsThese amino acid mutations may affect the SP55 and 71-6 conformational neutralizing epitopes and change their spatial conformation, thereby weakening vaccine effectiveness.
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