Article
Large scale genomic analysis of 3067 SARS-CoV-2 genomes reveals a clonal geo-distribution and a rich genetic variations of hotspots mutations.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Laamarti Meriem, Alouane Tarek, Kartti Souad, Chemao-Elfihri M W, Hakmi Mohammed, Essabbar Abdelomunim, Laamarti Mohamed, Hlali Haitam, Bendani Houda, Boumajdi Nassma, Benhrif Oussama, Allam Loubna, El Hafidi Naima, El Jaoudi Rachid, Allali Imane, Marchoudi Nabila, Fekkak Jamal, Benrahma Houda, Nejjari Chakib, Amzazi Saaid, Belyamani Lahcen, Ibrahimi Azeddine
Abstract excerpt
In late December 2019, an emerging viral infection COVID-19 was identified in Wuhan, China, and became a global pandemic. Characterization of the genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2 is crucial in following and evaluating it spread across countries. In this study, we collected and analyzed 3,067 SARS-CoV-2 genomes isolated from 55 countries during the first three months after the onset of this virus. Using comparative...
Topics
- Betacoronavirus
- COVID-19
- China
- Coronavirus Infections
- Evolution, Molecular
- Genetic Variation
- Genome, Viral
- Humans
- Pandemics