Marta Giovanetti

From North to South: Transmission Dynamics of H1N1pdm09 Swine Influenza A Viruses in Italy

This study analyzes the genetic diversity and transmission dynamics of H1N1pdm09 swine influenza viruses in Italy using whole genome sequencing and dynamic modeling, revealing multiple introductions and limited onward transmission with some sustained clusters.

Short-Report: First whole-genome evidence of dengue virus in field-caught mosquitoes from southern Brazil

The paper reports the first whole-genome sequencing of dengue virus from field-caught mosquitoes in southern Brazil, identifying DENV-1 and DENV-2 with evidence of viral adaptation and co-circulation.

Unraveling Dengue Serotype 3 Transmission in Brazil: Evidence for Multiple Introductions of the 3III_B.3.2 Lineage

This study analyzes DENV-3 genomes in Brazil to identify multiple introductions of the 3III_B.3.2 lineage and trace its spread from the Caribbean and Costa Rica.

Emergence of Candida auris in Minas Gerais, Brazil: Genomic Surveillance to inform Rapid Public Health Responses

This study reports the emergence of Candida auris in Brazil using genomic surveillance to identify clade IV isolates, potential Colombian introduction, and azole resistance mutations.

Comprehensive Molecular Epidemiology of Influenza Viruses in Brazil: Insights from a Nationwide Analysis

This study analyzes the molecular epidemiology of Influenza A and B viruses in Brazil from 2021 to 2023, revealing lineage dominance patterns and mutations that may impact vaccine efficacy.

Genome-based comparison between the recombinant SARS-CoV-2 XBB and its parental lineages

This study compares the genome of the SARS-CoV-2 XBB recombinant with its parental lineages, finding no significant expansion capability or danger.

Genetic and structural data on the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BQ.1 variant reveal its low potential for epidemiological expansion

The paper analyzes the genetic and structural features of the SARS-CoV-2 BQ.1 variant to assess its potential for epidemiological expansion and finds it lacks significant evolutionary diversification and immune escape capabilities compared to BA.5.

Genomic epidemiology reveals the impact of national and international restrictions measures on the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in Brazil

The paper uses genomic data to analyze how national and international restrictions affected SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Brazil and Paraguay, showing the spread of variants and the role of importation.

The evolution of Monkeypox virus: a genetic and structural analysis reveals mutations in proteins involved in host-pathogen interaction

This study analyzes mutations in the Monkeypox virus during the 2022 outbreak, identifying six new mutations and their potential impact on host-pathogen interactions and viral fitness.

A year of genomic surveillance reveals how the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic unfolded in Africa

This study uses genomic data from 8746 SARS-CoV-2 genomes across 33 African countries to show that most epidemics were initiated by European importations and later driven by local transmission and mobility, leading to the spread of variants of concern.

SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant of concern in Brazil - multiple introductions, communitary transmission, and early signs of local evolution

This study characterizes the spread and mutational profile of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in Brazil, focusing on its introduction, transmission, and early signs of local evolution.

SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617 Indian variants: are electrostatic potential changes responsible for a higher transmission rate?

The paper investigates whether electrostatic potential changes in the B.1.617 SARS-CoV-2 variant's spike protein RBD contribute to increased transmission by enhancing interaction with ACE2.

COVID-19 Sniffer Dog experimental training: which protocol and which implications for reliable identification?

This study trains sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19 using sweat samples, achieving significant reliability in identifying VOCs associated with the disease.

Portable sequencing in the field and the classroom: a retrospective examination of the circulation of DENV1 and DENV2 in Brazil

The paper examines the circulation of DENV1 and DENV2 in Brazil using portable sequencing and describes the potential of real-time genomic surveillance for public health.

Chikungunya virus ECSA lineage reintroduction in the northeasternmost region of Brazil

The paper estimates the re-introduction of the Chikungunya virus ECSA lineage into Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, through interregional importation events.

West Nile virus detection in horses in three Brazilian states.

The paper reports genetic evidence of West Nile virus circulation in horses and a human case in Brazil, highlighting the need for active surveillance.

Whole Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2: Adapting Illumina Protocols for Quick and Accurate Outbreak Investigation During a Pandemic

This paper describes adapting Illumina protocols for rapid and accurate SARS-CoV-2 whole genome sequencing during a hospital outbreak, reducing library prep time and sharing protocols with a genomics surveillance network.

Genome Detective Coronavirus Typing Tool for rapid identification and characterization of novel coronavirus genomes

The paper introduces a web-based tool for rapid identification and characterization of novel coronavirus genomes from sequencing data.

The 2019-new Coronavirus epidemic: evidence for virus evolution

The paper analyzes the evolution of 2019-nCoV using phylogenetic and molecular methods, finding it clusters with bat SARS-like coronaviruses and has mutations in key proteins.

Multiplex PCR method for MinION and Illumina sequencing of Zika and other virus genomes directly from clinical samples

This paper describes a method to sequence Zika and other virus genomes directly from clinical samples using multiplex PCR and portable sequencing technologies, achieving complete genomes in 1-2 days.

Epidemic establishment and cryptic transmission of Zika virus in Brazil and the Americas

The paper uses ZIKV genomes to estimate the origin and spread of Zika virus in Brazil and the Americas, providing a timeframe for baseline microcephaly rates.