Breakthrough Infections of E484K-Harboring SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant, Lombardy, Italy
oleh: Andreina Baj, Federica Novazzi, Renee Pasciuta, Angelo Genoni, Francesca Drago Ferrante, Marilena Valli, Michele Partenope, Rosalia Tripiciano, Andrea Ciserchia, Giuseppe Catanoso, Daniele Focosi, Fabrizio Maggi
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2021-12-01 |
Deskripsi
The Delta variant of concern of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is dominant worldwide. We report a case cluster caused by Delta sublineage B.1.617.2 harboring the mutation E484K in Italy during July 11–July 29, 2021. This mutation appears to affect immune response and vaccine efficacy; monitoring its appearance is urgent.