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Fast detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants including Omicron using one-step RT-PCR and Sanger sequencing.
Journal of virological methods - 1 Jun 2022
Bloemen Mandy, Rector Annabel, Swinnen Jill, Ranst Marc Van, Maes Piet, Vanmechelen Bert, Wollants Elke
Abstract excerpt
SARS-CoV-2 has kept the world in suspense for almost 2 years now. The virus spread rapidly worldwide and several variants of concern have emerged: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and recently Omicron. A rapid method to detect key mutations is needed because these variants may jeopardize the effectiveness of immune protection following vaccination or past infection. This article describes an easy, cheap and fast method...
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