Whole-Genome Sequencing of Two Canine Herpesvirus 1 (CaHV-1) Isolates and Clinicopathological Outcomes of Infection in French Bulldog Puppies
Author:
Rocchigiani Angela Maria1, Bertoldi Loris2ORCID, Coradduzza Elisabetta1ORCID, Lostia Giada1, Pintus Davide1, Scivoli Rosario1ORCID, Cancedda Maria Giovanna1, Fiori Mariangela Stefania1ORCID, Bechere Roberto1, Murtino Anna Pina1, Pala Giovanni1, Cardeti Giusy3, Macioccu Simona1, Dettori Maria Antonietta1, Pintore Antonio1, Ligios Ciriaco1, Puggioni Giantonella1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sardegna, 07100 Sassari, Italy 2. BMR Genomics s.r.l., 35131 Padova, Italy 3. Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e della Toscana M. Aleandri, 00178 Roma, Italy
Abstract
Canine herpesvirus 1 (CaHV-1) infects dogs, causing neonatal death and ocular, neurological, respiratory, and reproductive problems in adults. Although CaHV-1 is widespread in canine populations, only four studies have focused on the CaHV-1 whole genome. In such context, two CaHV-1 strains from both the kidney and spleen of 20-day-old deceased French Bulldog puppies were recently isolated in Sardinia, Italy. The extracted viral DNA underwent whole-genome sequencing using the Illumina MiSeq platform. The Italian CaHV-1 genomes were nearly identical (>99%), shared the same tree branch, and clustered near the ELAL-1 (MW353125) and BTU-1 (KX828242) strains, enlarging the completely separated clade discussed by Lewin et al., in 2020. This study aims to provide new insights on the evolution of the CaHV-1, based on high-resolution whole-genome phylogenetic analysis, and on its clinicopathological characterization during a fatal outbreak in puppies.
Funder
Experimental Zooprophylactic In-stitute of Sardinia
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