Mutations Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern, Benin, Early 2021
oleh: Anna-Lena Sander, Anges Yadouleton, Edmilson F. de Oliveira Filho, Carine Tchibozo, Gildas Hounkanrin, Yvette Badou, Praise Adewumi, Keke K. René, Dossou Ange, Salifou Sourakatou, Eclou Sedjro, Melchior A. J. Aïssi, Hinson Fidelia, Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, Michael Nagel, Wendy Karen Jo, Andres Moreira-Soto, Christian Drosten, Olfert Landt, Victor Max Corman, Benjamin Hounkpatin, Jan Felix Drexler
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2021-11-01 |
Deskripsi
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.