Main routes of entry and genomic diversity of SARS-CoV-2, Uganda

Bugembe, D. L. et al. (2020) Main routes of entry and genomic diversity of SARS-CoV-2, Uganda. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 26(10), pp. 2411-2415. (doi: 10.3201/eid2610.202575) (PMID:32614767) (PMCID:PMC7510740)

Abstract

We established rapid local viral sequencing to document the genomic diversity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 entering Uganda. Virus lineages closely followed the travel origins of infected persons. Our sequence data provide an important baseline for tracking any further transmission of the virus throughout the country and region.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Cotten, Professor Matthew
• Authors: Bugembe, D. L., Kayiwa, J., Phan, M. V.T., Tushabe, P., Balinandi, S., Dhaala, B., Lexow, J., Mwebesa, H., Aceng, J., Kyobe, H., Ssemwanga, D., Lutwama, J., Kaleebu, P., and Cotten, M.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity > Centre for Virus Research
• Journal Name: Emerging Infectious Diseases
• Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• ISSN: 1080-6040
• ISSN (Online): 1080-6059
• Published Online: 02 January 2020
• Copyright Holders: Materials published in Emerging Infectious Diseases, including text, figures, tables, and photographs are in the public domain and can be reprinted or used without permission with proper citation
• First Published: First published in Emerging Infectious Diseases 26(10): 2411-2415
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