Genomic epidemiology and immune escape of SARS-CoV-2 recombinant strains circulating in Botswana

Authors: Choga, Wonderful T. ^{1, 2}, Gobe, Irene ², Seru, Kedumetse ¹, Maruapula, Dorcas ¹, Ndlovu, Nokuthula S. ¹, Zuze, Boitumelo J. L ¹, Motshosi, Patience ¹, Matsuru, Teko ¹, Sabone, Phenyo ¹, Yu, Xiaoyu ³, Blackard, Jason T. ⁴, San, James E. ^{5, 6}, Makhema, Joseph ¹, Gaseitsiwe, Simani ^{1, 3}, Moyo, Sikhulile ^{1, 7, 8, 9, ⁎}

Source: In IJID Regions December 2024 13

Near‐complete genome of SARS‐CoV‐2 Delta variant of concern identified in a symptomatic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) in Botswana

Authors: Choga, Wonderful T., Letsholo, Samantha L., Marobela‐Raborokgwe, Chandapiwa, Gobe, Irene, Mazwiduma, Mbatshi, Maruapula, Dorcas, Rukwava, John, Binta, Mary Gorettie, Zuze, Boitumelo J. L, Koopile, Legodile, Seru, Kedumetse, Motshosi, Patience, Bareng, Ontlametse Thato, Radibe, Botshelo, Smith‐Lawrence, Pamela, Macheke, Kutlo, Kuate‐Lere, Lesego, Motswaledi, Modisa S., Mbulawa, Mpaphi B., Matshaba, Mogomotsi, Masupu, Kereng V., Lockman, Shahin, Shapiro, Roger, Makhema, Joseph, Mosepele, Mosepele, Gaseitsiwe, Simani, Moyo, Sikhulile

Source: Veterinary medicine and science. 9(4):1465-1472

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Whole genomic analysis uncovers high genetic diversity of rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in Botswana.

Authors: Mogashoa, Tuelo, Loubser, Johannes, Choga, Ontlametse T., Ngom, Justice Tresor, Choga, Wonderful T., Mbulawa, Mpaphi B., Molefi, Tuduetso, Stephen, One, Makhondo, Topo, Seru, Kedumetse, Motshosi, Patience, Zuze, Boitumelo, Makhema, Joseph, Musonda, Rosemary M., Otukile, Dimpho, Modongo, Chawangwa, Kgwaadira, Botshelo T., Fane, Keabetswe, Gaseitsiwe, Simani, Warren, Rob M.

Source: Frontiers in Microbiology; 2025, p1-10, 10p

Subject Terms: MYCOBACTERIUM tuberculosis, WHOLE genome sequencing, RIFAMPIN, GENETIC variation, MULTIDRUG resistance, GENOMICS

Geographic Terms: BOTSWANA

Hepatitis Delta Virus Clade 8 Is the Predominant Clade Circulating in Botswana amongst People Living with HIV.

Authors: Baruti, Kabo, Choga, Wonderful T., Motshosi, Patience C., Phinius, Bonolo B., Phakedi, Basetsana, Bhebhe, Lynnette N., Mpebe, Gorata G. A., Tsayang, Chanana D., Ratsoma, Tsholofelo, Gaolathe, Tendani, Mosepele, Mosepele, Makhema, Joseph, Shapiro, Roger, Lockman, Shahin, Moyo, Sikhulile, Jongman, Mosimanegape, Anderson, Motswedi, Gaseitsiwe, Simani

Source: Viruses (1999-4915); Oct2024, Vol. 16 Issue 10, p1568, 8p

Subject Terms: HEPATITIS D virus, VIRAL load, HIV-positive persons, NUCLEIC acids, VIRAL mutation

Geographic Terms: BOTSWANA

Impact of Hepatitis Delta Virus Infection on the Selection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Mutations.

Authors: Baruti, Kabo, Choga, Wonderful T., Phinius, Bonolo B., Phakedi, Basetsana, Bhebhe, Lynnette, Mpebe, Gorata G. A., Motshosi, Patience C., Ratsoma, Tsholofelo, Moyo, Sikhulile, Jongman, Mosimanegape, Anderson, Motswedi, Gaseitsiwe, Simani

Source: Genes; Aug2024, Vol. 15 Issue 8, p982, 10p

Subject Terms: HEPATITIS D virus, HEPATITIS associated antigen, HEPATITIS B, HIV, HIV-positive persons, HEPATITIS B virus

Geographic Terms: BOTSWANA

Low Prevalence of Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Resistance-Associated Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 Lineages From Botswana.

Authors: Choga, Wonderful T, Bareng, Ontlametse T, Moraka, Natasha O, Maruapula, Dorcas, Gobe, Irene, Ndlovu, Nokuthula S, Zuze, Boitumelo J L, Motshosi, Patience C, Seru, Kedumetse B, Matsuru, Teko, Boitswarelo, Matshwenyego, Matshaba, Mogomotsi, Gaolathe, Tendani, Mosepele, Mosepele, Makhema, Joseph, Tamura, Trevor J M, Li, Jonathan Z, Shapiro, Roger, Lockman, Shahin, Gaseitsiwe, Simani

Source: Open Forum Infectious Diseases; Jul2024, Vol. 11 Issue 7, p1-13, 13p

Subject Terms: SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, COVID-19 treatment, GENETIC polymorphisms, EMERGENCY use authorization

Persistence and risk factors of occult hepatitis B virus infections among antiretroviral therapy-naïve people living with HIV in Botswana.

Authors: Anderson, Motswedi, Phinius, Bonolo B., Phakedi, Basetsana K., Mudanga, Mbatshi, Bhebhe, Lynnette N., Tlhabano, Girlie N., Motshosi, Patience, Ratsoma, Tsholofelo, Baruti, Kabo, Mpebe, Gorata, Choga, Wonderful T., Marlink, Richard, Glebe, Dieter, Blackard, Jason T., Moyo, Sikhulile, Kramvis, Anna, Gaseitsiwe, Simani

Source: Frontiers in Microbiology; 2024, p1-11, 11p

Subject Terms: HEPATITIS B virus, HEPATITIS B, HEPATITIS associated antigen, HIV-positive persons, OCCULTISM, NATURAL history

Geographic Terms: BOTSWANA

Emergence of Omicron FN.1 a descendent of BQ.1.1 in Botswana.

Authors: Choga, Wonderful T, Gustani-Buss, Emanuele, Tegally, Houriiyah, Maruapula, Dorcas, Yu, Xiaoyu, Moir, Monika, Zuze, Boitumelo J L, James, San Emmanuel, Ndlovu, Nokuthula S, Seru, Kedumetse, Motshosi, Patience, Blenkinsop, Alexandra, Gobe, Irene, Baxter, Cheryl, Manasa, Justen, Lockman, Shahin, Shapiro, Roger, Makhema, Joseph, Wilkinson, Eduan, Blackard, Jason T

Source: Virus Evolution; 2024, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p1-13, 13p

Subject Terms: SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, MISSENSE mutation

Geographic Terms: BOTSWANA, AFRICA

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