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Molecular Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 during Five COVID-19 Waves and the Significance of Low-Frequency Lineages.
Viruses - 18 May 2023
Subramoney Kathleen, Mtileni Nkhensani, Giandhari Jennifer, Naidoo Yeshnee, Ramphal Yajna, Pillay Sureshnee, Ramphal Upasana, Maharaj Akhil, Tshiabuila Derek, Tegally Houriiyah, Wilkinson Eduan, de Oliveira Tulio, Fielding Burtram C, Treurnicht Florette K
Abstract excerpt
SARS-CoV-2 lineages and variants of concern (VOC) have gained more efficient transmission and immune evasion properties with time. We describe the circulation of VOCs in South Africa and the potential role of low-frequency lineages on the emergence of future lineages. Whole genome sequencing was performed on SARS-CoV-2 samples from South Africa. Sequences were analysed with Nextstrain pangolin tools and Stanford...
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