Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been
reported worldwide. The advent of variants of concern (VOCs) raises severe concerns amid …

Recent advancements in sequencing technology and data analytics have led to a
transformative era in pathogen detection and ty**. These developments not only expedite …

The first step in SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance is testing to identify people who are
infected. However, global testing rates are falling as we emerge from the acute health …

Shingles is caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus (VZV) and manifests as
painful skin rashes. While the recombinant protein‐based vaccine proves highly effective, it …

The emergence of viral variants with altered phenotypes is a public health challenge
underscoring the need for advanced evolutionary forecasting methods. Given extensive …

Globally, Africa has the highest burden of infectious diseases (1). Furthermore, of the
estimated 10 million deaths per year, resulting from infectious diseases, the majority occur in …

Shortly after the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, many countries implemented
sewage sentinel systems to monitor the circulation of the virus in the population. A …

Abstract The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has prompted the scientific
community to explore potential treatments or vaccines against severe acute respiratory …

Abstract SARS-CoV-2, responsible for COVID-19, shares 79% and 50% of its identity with
SARS-CoV-1 and MERS-CoV, respectively. It uses the same main cell attachment and entry …

Background The accurate identification of SARS-CoV-2 (SC2) variants and estimation of
their abundance in mixed population samples (eg, air or wastewater) is imperative for …