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Evolution and genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in Africa using whole genome sequences.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Feb 2021
Motayo Babatunde Olarenwaju, Oluwasemowo Olukunle Oluwapamilerin, Olusola Babatunde Adebiyi, Akinduti Paul Akiniyi, Arege Olamide T, Obafemi Yemisi Dorcas, Faneye Adedayo Omotayo, Isibor Patrick Omoregie, Aworunse Oluwadurotimi Samuel, Oranusi Solomon Uche
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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 14th February to 24th April 2020, using whole genome sequences. METHODS: We performed recombination analysis against...
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