Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 genomes from across Africa reveals potentially clinically relevant mutations.
Modeline N. Longjohn, Olivia Sochi Egbule, Samuel Danso, Eugene E. Akujuru, Victor Tamunotonye Ibubeleye, Oweredaba Christabel Iworah, Theodora Ogharanduku, Alexander Ansah Manu, Benson Chuks Iweriebor
This study analyzes SARS-CoV-2 genomes from Africa to identify mutations compared to global strains, finding 90% similarity to other regions but also novel mutations.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2020 · PreprintBioinformatics