Open AccessPhylogenetic pattern of SARS-CoV-2 from COVID-19 patients from Bosnia and Herzegovina: lessons learned to optimize future molecular and epidemiological approaches
Author(s) -
Teufik Goletić,
Rijad Konjhodžić,
Nihad Fejzić,
Šejla Goletić,
Toni Eterović,
Adis Softić,
Aida Kustura,
Lana Salihefendić,
Maja Ostojić,
Maja Travar,
Višnja Mrdjen,
Nijaz Tihić,
Sead Jažić,
Sanjin Musa,
Damir Marjanović,
Mirsada Hukić
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bosnian journal of basic medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 1840-4812
pISSN - 1512-8601
DOI - 10.17305/bjbms.2020.5381
Subject(s) - outbreak , epidemiology , covid-19 , phylogenetic tree , molecular epidemiology , medicine , pandemic , coronavirus , betacoronavirus , cluster (spacecraft) , disease , virology , genetics , infectious disease (medical specialty) , biology , pathology , gene , genotype , computer science , programming language
This is the first report of molecular and epidemiology findings from Bosnia and Herzegovina related to ongoing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 epidemic. Whole genome sequence of four samples from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks was done in two laboratories in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Veterinary Faculty Sarajevo and Alea Genetic Center). All four BiH sequences cluster mainly with European ones (Italy, Austria, France, Sweden, Cyprus, and England). The constructed phylogenetic tree indicates possible multiple independent introduction events. The data presented contribute to a better understanding of COVID-19 in the current reemergence of the disease.