Study highlights risk of new SARS-CoV-2 mutations emerging during chronic infection

(University of Cambridge) SARS-CoV-2 mutations similar to those in the B1.1.7 UK variant could arise in cases of chronic infection, where treatment over an extended period can provide the virus multiple opportunities to evolve, say scientists.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news