Whole genome sequencing to study SARS-CoV-2 transmission between university students and the surrounding community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2020–2021
Abstract SARS-CoV-2 transmission was investigated between university students and the surrounding community using whole genome sequencing. Fourteen putative transmission clusters were identified. Proximity assessed using ZIP codes showed clustered cases were more widely dispersed than non-clustered cases, highlighting the need for integrated genomic surveillance, coordinated interventions, and data-driven public health policies.
Authors
- Lora Pless (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0163-3689)
- Graham M. Snyder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5562-8880)
- E Alavez Martin
- Kathleen A. Shutt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3376-6152)
- Alexander Sundermann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2439-6287)
- Nathan J. Raabe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3258-9003)
- Vatsala Rangachar Srinivasa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7376-8764)
- Daria Van Tyne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7284-0103)
- Kady Waggle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9237-9964)
- Tung Phan
- Hunter Coyle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0463-4168)
- Marissa Pacey Griffith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0677-8203)
- Lee H. Harrison
Institutions
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
- UPMC Health System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2026.10307
- Primary Topic
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00