Introduction, Dispersal, and Predominance of SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: A Retrospective Analysis

Introduction, Dispersal, and Predominance of SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: A Retrospective Analysis

Mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 genome can alter the virus’ fitness, leading to the emergence of variants of concern (VOC). In Brazil, the Gamma variant dominated the pandemic in the first half of 2021, and from June onwards, the first cases of Delta infection were documented. Here, we investigate the i...

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Main Authors: Thaís Regina y Castro, Bruna C. Piccoli, Andressa A. Vieira, Bruna C. Casarin, Luíza F. Tessele, Richard S. Salvato, Tatiana S. Gregianini, Leticia G. Martins, Paola Cristina Resende, Elisa C. Pereira, Filipe R. R. Moreira, Jaqueline G. de Jesus, Ana Paula Seerig, Marcos Antonio O. Lobato, Marli M. A. de Campos, Juliana S. Goularte, Mariana S. da Silva, Meriane Demoliner, Micheli Filippi, Vyctoria M. A. Góes Pereira, Alexandre V. Schwarzbold, Fernando R. Spilki, Priscila A. Trindade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
genomic surveillance
viral lineages
variants of concern
genome analysis
phylogeny
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/12/2938

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