Molecular epidemiology and phylogenetic analyses of influenza B virus in Thailand during 2010 to 2014

PLoS One. 2015 Jan 20;10(1):e0116302. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0116302. eCollection 2015.

Abstract

Influenza B virus remains a major contributor to the seasonal influenza outbreak and its prevalence has increased worldwide. We investigated the epidemiology and analyzed the full genome sequences of influenza B virus strains in Thailand between 2010 and 2014. Samples from the upper respiratory tract were collected from patients diagnosed with influenza like-illness. All samples were screened for influenza A/B viruses by one-step multiplex real-time RT-PCR. The whole genome of 53 influenza B isolates were amplified, sequenced, and analyzed. From 14,418 respiratory samples collected during 2010 to 2014, a total of 3,050 tested positive for influenza virus. Approximately 3.27% (471/14,418) were influenza B virus samples. Fifty three isolates of influenza B virus were randomly chosen for detailed whole genome analysis. Phylogenetic analysis of the HA gene showed clusters in Victoria clades 1A, 1B, 3, 5 and Yamagata clades 2 and 3. Both B/Victoria and B/Yamagata lineages were found to co-circulate during this time. The NA sequences of all isolates belonged to lineage II and consisted of viruses from both HA Victoria and Yamagata lineages, reflecting possible reassortment of the HA and NA genes. No significant changes were seen in the NA protein. The phylogenetic trees generated through the analysis of the PB1 and PB2 genes closely resembled that of the HA gene, while trees generated from the analysis of the PA, NP, and M genes showed similar topology. The NS gene exhibited the pattern of genetic reassortment distinct from those of the PA, NP or M genes. Thus, antigenic drift and genetic reassortment among the influenza B virus strains were observed in the isolates examined. Our findings indicate that the co-circulation of two distinct lineages of influenza B viruses and the limitation of cross-protection of the current vaccine formulation provide support for quadrivalent influenza vaccine in this region.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Influenza A virus / classification
  • Influenza A virus / genetics
  • Influenza B virus / classification*
  • Influenza B virus / genetics*
  • Influenza, Human / immunology
  • Influenza, Human / virology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Molecular Epidemiology*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Phylogeny*
  • Thailand / epidemiology
  • Young Adult

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Grants and funding

This work was supported by grant HA1155A from the National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, the Research Chair Grant from NSTDA, CU56-HR01 from Chulalongkorn University Centenary Academic Development Project, RES560530093 from the Ratchadaphiseksomphot Endowment Fund of Chulalongkorn University, DPG5480002 from the Outstanding Professor of the Thailand Research Fund, and WCU007-HR-57 and WCU001-HR-57 from MK Restaurant Company Limited. The authors thank the 100th anniversary Chulalongkorn University Fund for doctoral scholarship awarded to Nipaporn Tewawong. This research is also supported by Rachadapisek Sompote Fund for postdoctoral fellowship, Chulalongkorn University, to Sompong Vongpunsawad. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript. The authors received funding from a commercial source, MK Restaurant Company Limited. However, this does not alter the authors’ adherence to PLOS ONE policies on sharing data and materials.