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Mutations Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern, Benin, Early 2021.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Nov 2021
Sander Anna-Lena, Yadouleton Anges, de Oliveira Filho Edmilson F, Tchibozo Carine, Hounkanrin Gildas, Badou Yvette, Adewumi Praise, René Keke K, Ange Dossou, Sourakatou Salifou, Sedjro Eclou, Aïssi Melchior A J, Fidelia Hinson, Djingarey Mamoudou Harouna, Nagel Michael, Jo Wendy Karen, Moreira-Soto Andres, Drosten Christian, Landt Olfert, Corman Victor Max, Hounkpatin Benjamin, Drexler Jan Felix
Abstract excerpt
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.
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