4.7 Article

Genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in a university outbreak setting and implications for public health planning

相关参考文献

注意:仅列出部分参考文献,下载原文获取全部文献信息。
Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in a UK university identifies dynamics of transmission

Dinesh Aggarwal et al.

Summary: Understanding the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in higher education settings is crucial in limiting spread among students and at-risk populations. A study conducted at the University of Cambridge analyzed viral isolates and found limited introductions of the virus into the university. Student cases were primarily linked to a single genetic cluster, likely originating from social gatherings outside of the university. Transmission was observed within student accommodations and courses but was effectively contained through local infection control measures and a national lockdown. The study highlights important factors in SARS-CoV-2 transmission and effective interventions in higher education settings.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Review Infectious Diseases

The role of viral genomics in understanding COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities

Dinesh Aggarwal et al.

Summary: This study reviewed all genomic epidemiology studies on COVID-19 in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and found that staff and residents usually had identical or very similar SARS-CoV-2 genomes. Outbreaks typically involved one main cluster, and the same lineages persisted despite infection control measures. It was also observed that the sequencing technique was reliable over time, and when combined with local epidemiology, genomics could help identify probable transmission sources. Multiple studies detected transmission between LTCFs, and the mortality rate among residents was high regardless of the lineage.

LANCET MICROBE (2022)

Article Infectious Diseases

Risk factors and disease profile of post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 infection in UK users of the COVID Symptom Study app: a prospective, community-based, nested, case-control study

Michela Antonelli et al.

Summary: Despite the high efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, some individuals still become infected with SARS-CoV-2 post-vaccination. Risk factors for post-vaccination infection include frailty in older adults, living in deprived areas, and obesity. Vaccination is associated with reduced odds of severe symptoms and long-duration illness. The findings suggest the importance of targeting at-risk populations and maintaining infection control measures even in vaccinated individuals.

LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2022)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Circulating SARS-CoV-2 spike N439K variants maintain fitness while evading antibody-mediated immunity

Emma C. Thomson et al.

Summary: SARS-CoV-2 virus can mutate and evade immunity, with mutations like N439K conferring resistance against neutralizing monoclonal antibodies and enhancing binding affinity to hACE2 receptor. Despite similar in vitro replication fitness and clinical outcomes compared to wild type, N439K mutation highlights the importance of ongoing molecular surveillance for guiding vaccine and therapeutic development and usage.
Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Interactive Tree Of Life (iTOL) v5: an online tool for phylogenetic tree display and annotation

Ivica Letunic et al.

Summary: The Interactive Tree Of Life is an online tool for displaying, manipulating, and annotating phylogenetic and other trees. The latest version 5 introduces a new tree display engine and several new features, such as a new dataset type and expanded annotation options. Users can now also manually annotate trees by hand, providing more flexibility and control.

NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH (2021)

Article Infectious Diseases

Contributions of the EURO 2020 football championship events to a third wave of SARS-CoV-2 in Scotland, 11 June to 7 July 2021

Kimberly Marsh et al.

Summary: Based on Scottish national contact tracing data, Public Health Scotland estimated that the EURO 2020 significantly contributed to a third wave of COVID-19 infections, with the majority of cases being males aged 20-39 who attended unofficial gatherings rather than official matches. Targeted guidance on celebrating safely in closed spaces is crucial in preventing further spread.

EUROSURVEILLANCE (2021)

Review Microbiology

SARS-CoV-2 variants, spike mutations and immune escape

William T. Harvey et al.

Summary: The evolution of SARS-CoV-2 has been characterized by the emergence of mutations and variants that impact virus characteristics. Manufacturers are preparing for possible updates to vaccines in response to changes in the virus population, and it is crucial to monitor genetic and antigenic changes alongside experiments to understand the impacts of mutations.

NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

Article Infectious Diseases

Modelling SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a UK university setting

Edward M. Hill et al.

Summary: The study found that with full adherence to isolation and test and trace measures, the infection rate among students during the autumn term was 22%, compared to 69% without adherence. Students living on-campus had a higher infection rate on average than those living off-campus. Regular mass testing, along with strict adherence to isolation and test and trace measures, could greatly reduce the proportion of infected students during the term.

EPIDEMICS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

SARS-CoV-2 infection in UK university students: lessons from September-December 2020 and modelling insights for future student return

Jessica Enright et al.

Summary: The study found that university outbreaks in late 2020 were consistent with infections brought by arriving students. In terms of control measures, student adherence to testing and self-isolation was deemed more important than staggering the return of students to reduce transmission. In the context of a more transmissible variant, frequent testing would be necessary to prevent a major outbreak.

ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

IQ-TREE 2: New Models and Efficient Methods for Phylogenetic Inference in the Genomic Era

Bui Quang Minh et al.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (2020)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Early Transmission Dynamics in Wuhan, China, of Novel Coronavirus-Infected Pneumonia

Qun Li et al.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Temporal dynamics in viral shedding and transmissibility of COVID-19

Xi He et al.

NATURE MEDICINE (2020)

Article Microbiology

A dynamic nomenclature proposal for SARS-CoV-2 lineages to assist genomic epidemiology

Andrew Rambaut et al.

NATURE MICROBIOLOGY (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Clustering and superspreading potential of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Hong Kong

Dillon C. Adam et al.

NATURE MEDICINE (2020)

Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal

Covid-19: re-opening universities is high risk The key is to curb community transmission then provide frequent testing

Gavin Yamey et al.

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2020)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Risk factors associated with outbreaks of seasonal infectious disease in school settings, England, UK

A. L. Donaldson et al.

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION (2020)

Article Biochemical Research Methods

ModelFinder: fast model selection for accurate phylogenetic estimates

Subha Kalyaanamoorthy et al.

NATURE METHODS (2017)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

ETE 3: Reconstruction, Analysis, and Visualization of Phylogenomic Data

Jaime Huerta-Cepas et al.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (2016)