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Emergence of E484K Mutation Following Bamlanivimab Monotherapy among High-Risk Patients Infected with the Alpha Variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Viruses - 19 Aug 2021
Peiffer-Smadja Nathan, Bridier-Nahmias Antoine, Ferré Valentine Marie, Charpentier Charlotte, Garé Mathilde, Rioux Christophe, Allemand Aude, Lavallée Philippa, Ghosn Jade, Kramer Laura, Descamps Diane, Yazdanpanah Yazdan, Visseaux Benoit
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An Emergency Use Authorization was issued in the United States and in Europe for a monoclonal antibody monotherapy to prevent severe COVID-19 in high-risk patients. This study aimed to assess the risk of emergence of mutations following treatment with a single monoclonal antibody. Bamlanivimab was administered at a single dose of 700 mg in a one-hour IV injection in a referral center for the management of...
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