Evolution and genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in Africa using whole genome sequences

Evolution and genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in Africa using whole genome sequences

Background: The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was introduced into Africa on 14th February 2020 and has rapidly spread across the continent causing a severe public health crisis and mortality. We investigated the genetic diversity and evolution of this virus during the early outbreak months, between 14...

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Main Authors: Babatunde Olarenwaju Motayo, Olukunle Oluwapamilerin Oluwasemowo, Babatunde Adebiyi Olusola, Paul Akiniyi Akinduti, Olamide T. Arege, Yemisi Dorcas Obafemi, Adedayo Omotayo Faneye, Patrick Omoregie Isibor, Oluwadurotimi Samuel Aworunse, Solomon Uche Oranusi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
SARSCoV-2
Virus evolution
Phylogeny
Africa
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971220325054

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