Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of six SARS-CoV-2 strains isolated during COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia, North Africa

Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of six SARS-CoV-2 strains isolated during COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia, North Africa

Abstract Background In Tunisia a first SARS-CoV-2 confirmed case was reported in March 03, 2020. Since then, an increase of cases number was observed from either imported or local cases. The aim of this preliminary study was to better understand the molecular epidemiology and genetic variability of...

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Main Authors: Wasfi Fares, Anissa Chouikha, Kais Ghedira, Meriam Gdoura, Dorra Rezig, Sondes Haddad Boubaker, Imen Ben Dhifallah, Henda Touzi, Walid Hammami, Zina Meddeb, Amel Sadraoui, Nahed Hogga, Imen Abouda, Aurélia Kwasiborski, Véronique Hourdel, Guillain Mikaty, Valérie Caro, Jean-Claude Manuguerra, Nissaf Ben Alaya, Henda Triki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Whole genome sequencing
SARS-CoV-2
SNPs
Genotype
Tunisia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-021-07870-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-021-07870-1

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