In silico evaluation of the impact of Omicron variant of concern sublineage BA.4 and BA.5 on the sensitivity of RT‐qPCR assays for SARS‐CoV‐2 detection using whole genome sequencing
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28241
Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) variant of concern (VoC) Omicron (B.1.1.529) has rapidly spread around the world, presenting a new threat to global public human health. Due to the large number of mutations… read more here.
Keywords: omicron; genome; variant concern; sensitivity qpcr ... See more keywords
Near-complete genome of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant of concern identified in a symptomatic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) in Botswana.
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1152
Abstract: We sought to investigate whether SARS-CoV-2 was present, and to perform full-length genomic sequencing, in a 5-year-old male crossbreed dog from Gaborone, Botswana that presented overt clinical signs (flu-like symptoms, dry hacking cough and mild… read more here.
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Clinical features and laboratory findings first case of B. 1.617.2 (delta) variant concern (VOC) in Iraq
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102814
Abstract: Since the initial report of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS CoV-2) in Wuhan, China, in 2019, the virus has constantly mutated, resulting in the appearance of novel variants. In December 2020, the B.1.617.2 (delta)… read more here.
Keywords: delta; concern voc; delta variant; variant concern ... See more keywords
A CLUSTER OF SARS‐COV‐2 DELTA VARIANT OF CONCERN ADDITIONALLY HARBORING F490S, NORTHERN LOMBARDY, ITALY
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.12.362
Abstract: The Delta variant of concern (VOC) of SARS-CoV-2 has become dominant worldwide. We report here a cluster caused by B.1.617.2 harboring the additional mutation of concern (MOC) F490S. Infection occurred in 5 fully vaccinated subjects… read more here.
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Exploratory data on the clinical efficacy of monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern
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DOI: 10.1101/2022.05.06.22274613
Abstract: Background Recent in-vitro data have shown that the activity of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting SARS-CoV-2 varies according to the Variant of Concern (VOC). No studies have compared the clinical efficacy of different mAbs against Omicron… read more here.
Keywords: casirivimab imdevimab; clinical efficacy; variant concern; monoclonal antibodies ... See more keywords
SARS‐CoV‐2 B.1.1.7 variant of concern detected in a pet dog and cat after exposure to a person with COVID‐19, USA
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DOI: 10.1111/tbed.14122
Abstract: Abstract As part of a longitudinal household transmission study of pets living with persons with COVID‐19 in Texas, two pets were confirmed to be infected with the SARS‐CoV‐2 B.1.1.7 variant of concern (VOC). The pets… read more here.
Keywords: variant concern; cov variant; cat; dog cat ... See more keywords
Comparison of Nasopharyngeal and Saliva Swab Nucleic Acid Amplification and Rapid Antigen Testing To Detect Omicron SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern: a Prospective Clinical Trial (OMICRON)
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03923-22
Abstract: The Omicron variant of concern spread rapidly since it was first reported in November 2021 and currently accounts for the vast majority of new infections worldwide. Recent reports suggest that saliva sampling might outweigh nasopharyngeal… read more here.
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Transmission and containment of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant of concern in Guangzhou, China: A population-based study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010048
Abstract: Background The first community transmission of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta variant of concern (VOC) in Guangzhou, China occurred between May and June 2021. Herein, we describe the epidemiological characteristics of… read more here.
Keywords: transmission; delta variant; guangzhou china; sars cov ... See more keywords
The Omicron variant of concern: The genomics, diagnostics, and clinical characteristics in children
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.898463
Abstract: Since WHO announced the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, SARS-CoV-2 has undergone several mutations, with the most recent variant first identified in South Africa in November 2021, the SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern (VOC B.1.1.529) named… read more here.
Keywords: omicron variant; variant concern; omicron; sars cov ... See more keywords
[Five patients with novel coronavirus Omicron variant of concern infection].
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DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121430-20220118-00074
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To analyze clinical characteristics of patients with novel coronavirus Omicron variant of concern infection, and to provide practical data and experience for subsequent clinical treatment. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed for the clinical… read more here.
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PCR performance in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern?
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DOI: 10.4414/smw.2021.w30120
Abstract: The new SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) has been recently declared a Variant of Concern due to a series of important mutations in the viral spike protein and especially in the receptor-binding domain. While investigations into… read more here.
Keywords: sars cov; omicron variant; cov omicron; variant concern ... See more keywords