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Initial introduction and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 AY.4.2.1 Delta variant in Bulgaria, a genomic insight.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Dec 2022
Alexiev Ivailo, Giovanetti Marta, Cella Eleonora, Ivanov Ivan, Stoikov Ivan, Donchev Deyan, Grigorova Lubomira, Gancheva Anna, Dimitrova Reneta, Korsun Nelly, Trifonova Ivelina, Philipova Ivva, Dobrinov Veselin, Grigorova Iliana, Kantardjiev Todor, Christova Iva, Ciccozzi Massimo
Abstract excerpt
The evolution of the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants carrying mutations in the spike protein raises concerns about the possibility of accelerated transmission in the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. AY.4.2, a sublineage of the Delta variant, was considered a variant under investigation (VUI) and also gained the nickname "Delta Plus," due to its extra mutations, Y145H and A222V. In this study, using genomic...
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