Combination of long- and short-read sequencing fully resolves complex repeats of herpes simplex virus 2 strain MS complete genome Open Access

Abstract

Herpes simplex virus serotype 2 (HSV-2) is a ubiquitous human pathogen that causes recurrent genital infections and ulcerations. Many HSV-2 strains with different biological properties have been identified, but only the genomes of HSV-2 strains HG52, SD90e and 333 have been reported as complete and fully characterized sequences. We assembled, annotated and manually curated the complete genome sequence of HSV-2 strain MS, a highly neurovirulent strain, originally isolated from a multiple sclerosis patient. We resolved both DNA ends, as well as the complex inverted repeats regions present in HSV genomes, usually undisclosed in previous published partial herpesvirus genomes, using long reads from Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) technology. Additionally, we identified isomeric genomes by determining the alternative relative orientation of unique fragments in the genome of the sequenced viral population. Illumina short-read sequencing was crucial to examine genetic variability, such as nucleotide polymorphisms, insertion/deletions and sequence determinants of strain-specific virulence factors. We used Illumina data to fix two disrupted open reading frames found in coding homopolymers after PacBio assembly. These results support the combination of long- and short-read sequencing technologies as a precise and effective approach for the accurate assembly and curation of complex microbial genomes.

Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (Award SFB 900/3 – 158989968)
    • Principle Award Recipient: AbelViejo-Borbolla
  • Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Award RTI2018-097581-BI00)
    • Principle Award Recipient: AntonioAlcami
  • Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Award SAF2015-67485-R)
    • Principle Award Recipient: AntonioAlcami
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