Genomic Analysis of Early Monkeypox Virus Outbreak Strains, Washington, USA
Pavitra Roychoudhury, Jaydee Sereewit, Hong Xie, Ethan Nunley, Shah Mohamed Bakhash, Nicole A. P. Lieberman, Alexander L. Greninger
Abstract
We conducted a genomic analysis of monkeypox virus sequences collected early in the 2022 outbreak, during July-August , in Washington, USA. Using 109 viral genomes, we found low overall genetic diversity, multiple introductions into the state, ongoing community transmission, and potential for co-infections by multiple strains.
Topics & Concepts
MonkeypoxOutbreakVirologyBiologyVirusGeneticsVacciniaGeneRecombinant DNAPoxvirus research and outbreaksBacteriophages and microbial interactionsPlant Virus Research Studies