Objectives: Recombination related to coinfection is a huge driving force in determining the virus genetic variability, particularly in conditions of partial immune control, leading to prolonged infection. Here, we characterized a distinctive mutational pattern, highly suggestive of Delta-Omicron double infection, in a lymphoma patient. Methods: The specimen was characterized through a combined approach, analyzing the results of deep sequencing in primary sample, viral culture, and plaque assay. Results: Bioinformatic analysis on the sequences deriving from the primary sample supports the hypothesis of a double viral population within the host. Plaque assay on viral culture led to the isolation of a recombinant strain deriving from Delta and Omicron lineages, named XS, which virtually replaced its parent lineages within a single viral propagation. Conclusion: It is impossible to establish whether the recombination event happened within the host or in vitro; however, it is important to monitor co-infections, especially in the exceptional intrahost environment of patients who are immunocompromised, as strong driving forces of viral evolution.

Zannoli S., Brandolini M., Marino M.M., Denicolo A., Mancini A., Taddei F., et al. (2023). SARS-CoV-2 coinfection in immunocompromised host leads to the generation of recombinant strain. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 131, 65-70 [10.1016/j.ijid.2023.03.014].

SARS-CoV-2 coinfection in immunocompromised host leads to the generation of recombinant strain

Brandolini M.;Arfilli V.;Gatti G.;Battisti A.;Grumiro L.;Dirani G.;Sambri V.
2023

Abstract

Objectives: Recombination related to coinfection is a huge driving force in determining the virus genetic variability, particularly in conditions of partial immune control, leading to prolonged infection. Here, we characterized a distinctive mutational pattern, highly suggestive of Delta-Omicron double infection, in a lymphoma patient. Methods: The specimen was characterized through a combined approach, analyzing the results of deep sequencing in primary sample, viral culture, and plaque assay. Results: Bioinformatic analysis on the sequences deriving from the primary sample supports the hypothesis of a double viral population within the host. Plaque assay on viral culture led to the isolation of a recombinant strain deriving from Delta and Omicron lineages, named XS, which virtually replaced its parent lineages within a single viral propagation. Conclusion: It is impossible to establish whether the recombination event happened within the host or in vitro; however, it is important to monitor co-infections, especially in the exceptional intrahost environment of patients who are immunocompromised, as strong driving forces of viral evolution.
2023
Zannoli S., Brandolini M., Marino M.M., Denicolo A., Mancini A., Taddei F., et al. (2023). SARS-CoV-2 coinfection in immunocompromised host leads to the generation of recombinant strain. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 131, 65-70 [10.1016/j.ijid.2023.03.014].
Zannoli S.; Brandolini M.; Marino M.M.; Denicolo A.; Mancini A.; Taddei F.; Arfilli V.; Manera M.; Gatti G.; Battisti A.; Grumiro L.; Scalcione A.; Di...espandi
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