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Usutu Virus Infects Human Placental Explants and Induces Congenital Defects in Mice

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Usutu virus (USUV) is a neurotropic mosquito-borne flavivirus that has dispersed quickly in Europe these past years. This arbovirus mainly follows an enzootic cycle involving mosquitoes and birds, but can also infect other mammals, causing notably sporadic cases in humans. Although it is mainly asymptomatic or responsible for mild clinical symptoms, USUV has been associated with neurological disorders, such as encephalitis and meningoencephalitis, highlighting the potential health threat of this virus. Among the different transmission routes described for other flaviviruses, the capacity for some of them to be transmitted vertically has been demonstrated, notably for Zika virus or West Nile virus, which are closely related to USUV. To evaluate the ability of USUV to replicate in the placenta and gain access to the fetus, we combined the use of several trophoblast model cell lines, ex vivo human placental explant cultures from first and third trimester of pregnancy, and in vivo USUV-infected pregnant mice. Our data demonstrate that human placental cells and tissues are permissive to USUV replication, and suggest that viral transmission can occur in mice during gestation. Hence, our observations suggest that USUV could be efficiently transmitted by the vertical route.
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hal-04068823 , version 1 (14-04-2023)

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Hélène Martin, Jonathan Barthelemy, Yamileth Chin, Mathilde Bergamelli, Nathalie Moinard, et al.. Usutu Virus Infects Human Placental Explants and Induces Congenital Defects in Mice. Viruses, 2022, 14 (8), pp.1619. ⟨10.3390/v14081619⟩. ⟨hal-04068823⟩
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