Coronavirus CoVID-2019 mutated immediately into two separate options: S-L cov-cov
Source:The First case of new coronavirus infection were identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year. Since the outbreak of the virus, it seemed, did not undergo major changes in its genome. As of March 4, CoVID-2019 detected in 10 thousand people outside of China and continues its “journey” through the Land. However, the results of a study published in the journal , indicate that CoVID-2019 is still mutated, with the result that researchers have identified two options: S-cov more dangerous L-cov, which has a higher transmissivity and does more damage the respiratory system.
Dangerous mutations CoVID-2019?
Viruses have the ability to adapt to environment and new owners. This process is called mutation. Today only viruses cause colds and flu, there are at least 300. For this reason, many researchers have expressed their concern about the possible mutation of new coronavirus infection. So, in the course of work, scientists from the School of biological Sciences of Peking University and the Pasteur Institute of Shanghai Academy of Sciences analyzed the genomic molecular evolution 103 new samples of coronavirus. As a result, the experts found 101 sample , which can be divided into S-L cov and-cov based on 149 mutational spots on the virus strains.
As the authors of the study, the genome of a variant S-cov over a relatively L-cov, and 30% closer to the coronavirus associated with bats. At the same time L-cov was more common in the early stages of the outbreak in Wuhan, but the incidence of this strain decreased at the beginning of January. The researchers also reported that most patients were infected with only one of the two options CoVID-2019. However, the results of tests of an American citizen, recently returned from , suggest that he could be infected with two strains of the virus.
Will the coronavirus to mutate in the future?
The Greatest concern of experts is the possibility of further mutation. Writes , Yang Janicu, a virologist from Wuhan, said the American patient was probably infected a third variant of the virus that remain to be identified. This will require analysis of large number of samples. Usually, a person can be infected with only one subtype of coronavirus, but it is likely that the coronavirus adaptation to different environments and hosts has led to mutations directly in front of the infected person. This means that there is more than one CoVID-2019, and more than one place of origin. Chinese virologists believe that the virus is distributed worldwide and may occur more mutations.
don't forget about respiratory hygiene
Recall that at the moment, the natural host of the virus is not defined. Experts from the world health organization as the primary source of the virus consider bats, which can infect other animals, after which the infection was transmitted to humans. However, opinions in the academic community on the subject were divided. Moreover, it is possible that coronavirus infection has several places of birth are different . However, given the fact that the mutation was negligible in the gene sequence and not change the nature of the virus, existing mutation does not affect the taken preventive measures and existing treatment methods. And still the situation remains quite tense, as the possibility of further mutations cannot be excluded.
Well, we recall that in order to prevent coronavirus infection should be carefully wash hands with soap and water and treat their alcohol-containing solution. About what to do to not get sick, read our .
mutate and it is possible that in the future there will be other variants of the infection.
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