Phylogenetic pattern of SARS-CoV-2 from COVID-19 patients from Bosnia and Herzegovina: lessons learned to optimize future molecular and epidemiological approaches

Teufik Goletić; Rijad Konjhodžić; Nihad Fejzić; Šejla Goletić; Toni Eterović; Adis Softić; Aida Kustura; Lana Salihefendić; Maja Ostojić; Maja Travar; Višnja Mrdjen; Nijaz Tihić; Sead Jažić; Sanjin Musa; Damir Marjanović; Mirsada Hukić

doi:10.17305/bjbms.2020.5381

GeneticsBiomolecules and BiomedicineFeb 13, 2021

Peer-reviewed journal article

Phylogenetic pattern of SARS-CoV-2 from COVID-19 patients from Bosnia and Herzegovina: lessons learned to optimize future molecular and epidemiological approaches

Teufik Goletić iD, Rijad Konjhodžić iD, Nihad Fejzić iD, Šejla Goletić iD, Toni Eterović iD, Adis Softić iD, Aida Kustura iD, Lana Salihefendić, Maja Ostojić, Maja Travar iD, Višnja Mrdjen, Nijaz Tihić, Sead Jažić, Sanjin Musa iD, Damir Marjanović iD, Mirsada Hukić iD

Abstract

Whole Genome Sequence of four samples from COVID-19 outbreaks was done in two laboratories in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Veterinary Faculty Sarajevo and Alea Genetic Center). All four BiH sequences cluster mainly with European ones (Italy, Austria, France, Sweden, Cyprus, England). The constructed phylogenetic tree indicates probable multiple independent introduction events. The success of future containment measures concernig new introductions will be highly challenging for country due to the significant proportion of BH population living abroad.

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