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Phylogenomics reveals viral sources, transmission, and potential superinfection in early-stage COVID-19 patients in Ontario, Canada.
Scientific reports - 12 Feb 2021
Sjaarda Calvin P, Rustom Nazneen, Evans Gerald A, Huang David, Perez-Patrigeon Santiago, Hudson Melissa L, Wong Henry, Sun Zhengxin, Guan T Hugh, Ayub Muhammad, Soares Claudio N, Colautti Robert I, Sheth Prameet M
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The emergence and rapid global spread of SARS-CoV-2 demonstrates the importance of infectious disease surveillance, particularly during the early stages. Viral genomes can provide key insights into transmission chains and pathogenicity. Nasopharyngeal swabs were obtained from thirty-two of the first SARS-CoV-2 positive cases (March 18-30) in Kingston Ontario, Canada. Viral genomes were sequenced using Ion Torrent...
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