Article ; Online: Molecular epidemiology and HIV-1 variant evolution in Poland between 2015 and 2019.
2021 Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 16609
Abstract: The occurrence of HIV-1 subtypes differs worldwide and within Europe, with non-B variants mainly found across different exposure groups. In this study, we investigated the distribution and temporal trends in HIV-1 subtype variability across Poland ... ...
Abstract | The occurrence of HIV-1 subtypes differs worldwide and within Europe, with non-B variants mainly found across different exposure groups. In this study, we investigated the distribution and temporal trends in HIV-1 subtype variability across Poland between 2015 and 2019. Sequences of the pol gene fragment from 2518 individuals were used for the analysis of subtype prevalence. Subtype B was dominant (n = 2163, 85.90%). The proportion of subtype B-infected individuals decreased significantly, from 89.3% in 2015 to 80.3% in 2019. This was related to the increasing number of subtype A infections. In 355 (14.10%) sequences, non-B variants were identified. In 65 (2.58%) samples, recombinant forms (RFs) were noted. Unique recombinant forms (URFs) were found in 30 (1.19%) sequences. Three A/B recombinant clusters were identified of which two were A6/B mosaic viruses not previously described. Non-B clades were significantly more common among females (n = 81, 22.8%, p = 0.001) and heterosexually infected individuals (n = 45, 32.4%, p = 0.0031). The predominance of subtype B is evident, but the variability of HIV-1 in Poland is notable. Almost half of RFs (n = 65, 2.58%) was comprised of URFs (n = 30, 1.19%); thus those forms were common in the analyzed population. Hence, molecular surveillance of identified variants ensures recognition of HIV-1 evolution in Poland. |
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MeSH term(s) | Adult ; Female ; Genes, pol ; Geography, Medical ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; HIV Infections/transmission ; HIV Infections/virology ; HIV-1/classification ; HIV-1/genetics ; HIV-1/isolation & purification ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Molecular Epidemiology ; Morbidity/trends ; Phylogeny ; Poland/epidemiology ; Prevalence |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-08-16 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
ZDB-ID | 2615211-3 |
ISSN | 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322 |
ISSN (online) | 2045-2322 |
ISSN | 2045-2322 |
DOI | 10.1038/s41598-021-96125-w |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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