Genomic Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Virus in Immunocompromised Patient, Ireland.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 27(9): 2499-2501, 2021 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1435937
ABSTRACT
We examined virus genomic evolution in an immunocompromised patient with prolonged severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. Genomic sequencing revealed genetic variation during infection 3 intrahost mutations and possible superinfection with a second strain of the virus. Prolonged infection in immunocompromised patients may lead to emergence of new virus variants.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Topics:
Variants
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Emerg Infect Dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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