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Chronic shedding of a SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant in wastewater.

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Titel: Chronic shedding of a SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant in wastewater.
Autoren: Conway, Michael J., Yang, Hannah, Revord, Lauren A., Novay, Michael P., Lee, Rachel J., Ward, Avery S., Abel, Jackson D., Williams, Maggie R., Uzarski, Rebecca L., Alm, Elizabeth W.
Quelle: BMC Genomics; 1/13/2024, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p1-10, 10p
Schlagwörter: SARS-CoV-2, SEWAGE disposal plants, SEWAGE, VIRAL genomes
Firma/Körperschaft: CENTRAL Michigan University
Abstract: Background: Central Michigan University (CMU) participated in a state-wide SARS-CoV-2 wastewater monitoring program since 2021. Wastewater samples were collected from on-campus sites and nine off-campus wastewater treatment plants servicing small metropolitan and rural communities. SARS-CoV-2 genome copies were quantified using droplet digital PCR and results were reported to the health department. Results: One rural, off-campus site consistently produced higher concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 genome copies. Samples from this site were sequenced and contained predominately a derivative of Alpha variant lineage B.1.1.7, detected from fall 2021 through summer 2023. Mutational analysis of reconstructed genes revealed divergence from the Alpha variant lineage sequence over time, including numerous mutations in the Spike RBD and NTD. Conclusions: We discuss the possibility that a chronic SARS-CoV-2 infection accumulated adaptive mutations that promoted long-term infection. This study reveals that small wastewater treatment plants can enhance resolution of rare events and facilitate reconstruction of viral genomes due to the relative lack of contaminating sequences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Background: Central Michigan University (CMU) participated in a state-wide SARS-CoV-2 wastewater monitoring program since 2021. Wastewater samples were collected from on-campus sites and nine off-campus wastewater treatment plants servicing small metropolitan and rural communities. SARS-CoV-2 genome copies were quantified using droplet digital PCR and results were reported to the health department. Results: One rural, off-campus site consistently produced higher concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 genome copies. Samples from this site were sequenced and contained predominately a derivative of Alpha variant lineage B.1.1.7, detected from fall 2021 through summer 2023. Mutational analysis of reconstructed genes revealed divergence from the Alpha variant lineage sequence over time, including numerous mutations in the Spike RBD and NTD. Conclusions: We discuss the possibility that a chronic SARS-CoV-2 infection accumulated adaptive mutations that promoted long-term infection. This study reveals that small wastewater treatment plants can enhance resolution of rare events and facilitate reconstruction of viral genomes due to the relative lack of contaminating sequences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:14712164
DOI:10.1186/s12864-024-09977-7