Publication

Title: Genomic Surveillance of Monkeypox Virus, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2022
Authors: Guimarães N, Tomé L, Lamounier L, Silva M, Lima M, da Costa A, Luiz K, de Jesus R, Trindade G, Oliveira D, da Fonseca F, Fernandes A, de Oliveira J, Moura J, Kroon E, Giovanetti M, Fonseca V, Alcantara L, Adelino T, de Milo Iani F.
Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases,29(6):. doi: 10.3201/eid2906.230113.: (2023)

Abstract

Phylogenetic analysis of 34 monkeypox virus genome sequences isolated from patients in Minas Gerais, Brazil, revealed initial importation events in early June 2022, then community transmission within the state. All generated genomes belonged to the B.1 lineage responsible for a global mpox outbreak. These findings can inform public health measures.

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Citation: Guimarães N, Tomé L, Lamounier L, Silva M, Lima M, da Costa A, Luiz K, de Jesus R, Trindade G, Oliveira D, da Fonseca F, Fernandes A, de Oliveira J, Moura J, Kroon E, Giovanetti M, Fonseca V, Alcantara L, Adelino T, de Milo Iani F. Genomic Surveillance of Monkeypox Virus, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2022 Emerging Infectious Diseases,29(6):. doi: 10.3201/eid2906.230113.: (2023).


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