Article
SARS-CoV-2 within-host diversity and transmission.
Science (New York, N.Y.) - 16 Apr 2021
Lythgoe Katrina A, Hall Matthew, Ferretti Luca, de Cesare Mariateresa, MacIntyre-Cockett George, Trebes Amy, Andersson Monique, Otecko Newton, Wise Emma L, Moore Nathan, Lynch Jessica, Kidd Stephen, Cortes Nicholas, Mori Matilde, Williams Rebecca, Vernet Gabrielle, Justice Anita, Green Angie, Nicholls Samuel M, Ansari M Azim, Abeler-Dörner Lucie, Moore Catrin E, Peto Timothy E A, Eyre David W, Shaw Robert, Simmonds Peter, Buck David, Todd John A, Connor Thomas R, Ashraf Shirin, da Silva Filipe Ana, Shepherd James, Thomson Emma C, Bonsall David, Fraser Christophe, Golubchik Tanya
Abstract excerpt
Extensive global sampling and sequencing of the pandemic virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have enabled researchers to monitor its spread and to identify concerning new variants. Two important determinants of variant spread are how frequently they arise within individuals and how likely they are to be transmitted. To characterize within-host diversity and transmission, we...
Topics
- COVID-19
- Coinfection
- Coronavirus Infections
- Coronavirus OC43, Human
- Family Characteristics
- Genetic Variation
- Genome, Viral
