SARS-CoV-2 Viral Diversity: Causes, Consequences, and Opportunities

The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 has been accompanied by the emergence of distinct viral clades, though their clinical significance remains unclear. In this webinar, Dr. Judd F. Hultquist discusses his recent data on how differences in virus genotype impact viral load and influence viral transmission and spread.

The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 has been accompanied by the emergence of distinct viral clades, though their clinical significance remains unclear. In this webinar, Dr. Judd F. Hultquist discusses his recent data on how differences in virus genotype impact viral load and influence viral transmission and spread. Topics:
  • Phylogenetic characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Chicago, Illinois and their relationship to clinical parameters.
  • Differences in viral load, disease severity, and transmission between different clades of SARS-CoV-2.
Publish Date: August 21, 2020