Whole-genome sequence analysis reveals the circulation of multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in Nairobi and neighboring counties, Kenya between March and July 2021

Whole-genome sequence analysis reveals the circulation of multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in Nairobi and neighboring counties, Kenya between March and July 2021

Abstract The emergence and rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) have been linked to new waves of COVID-19 epidemics occurring in different regions of the world. The VOC have acquired adaptive mutations that have enhanced virus transmissibility, increased virulence, and reduced respon...

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Main Authors: Samoel Ashimosi Khamadi, Silvanos Opanda, Samwel Lifumo Symekher, Samson Konongoi Limbaso, Solomon Langat, Josyline Kaburi Cirindi, Milkah Mwangi, Nicholas Mwikwabe, Seth Okeyo, Edith Koskei, James Mutisya, Samwel Owaka, Albert Nyunja, Hellen Koka, Meshack Wadegu, Esther Chitechi, Rachel Achilla, Janet Masitsa Majanja, Lucy Kanyara, Evans Amukoye, Wallace Bulimo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
Coronaviruses
Lineage
Kenya
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-022-01895-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-022-01895-y

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