Mutations Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern, Benin, Early 2021

Emerging Infectious Diseases

卷:27

关键词: COVID-19;    coronavirus disease;    SARS-CoV-2;    severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2;    viruses;    respiratory infections;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid2711.211353

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Intense transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Africa might promote emergence of variants. We describe 10 SARS-CoV-2 lineages in Benin during early 2021 that harbored mutations associated with variants of concern. Benin-derived SARS-CoV-2 strains were more efficiently neutralized by antibodies derived from vaccinees than patients, warranting accelerated vaccination in Africa.

【 授权许可】

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