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Imported SARS-CoV-2 Variant P.1 in Traveler Returning from Brazil to Italy.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Apr 2021
Maggi Fabrizio, Novazzi Federica, Genoni Angelo, Baj Andreina, Spezia Pietro Giorgio, Focosi Daniele, Zago Cristian, Colombo Alberto, Cassani Gianluca, Pasciuta Renee, Tamborini Antonio, Rossi Agostino, Prestia Martina, Capuano Riccardo, Azzi Lorenzo, Donadini Annalisa, Catanoso Giuseppe, Grossi Paolo Antonio, Maffioli Lorenzo, Bonelli Gianni
Abstract excerpt
We report an imported case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant P.1 detected in an asymptomatic traveler who arrived in Italy on an indirect flight from Brazil. This case shows the risk for introduction of SARS-CoV-2 variants from indirect flights and the need for continued SARS-CoV-2 surveillance.
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