Study Maps Andes Virus Genetic Diversity Across Chile
A genomic study of the Andes virus in Chile has identified two distinct geographical lineages of the virus. The research found no specific genetic markers linked to disease severity, emphasizing the need for continued surveillance of this human-transmissible hantavirus.
The first nationwide genomic analysis of human-derived Andes virus (ANDV) in Chile has revealed two geographically distinct viral lineages while finding no consistent genetic signatures associated with severe disease or person-to-person transmission. The findings, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas , provide new insights into the evolution and spread of the virus and highlight the importance of continued genomic surveillance.
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