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Molecular characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron clade and clinical presentation in children.
Scientific reports - 4 Mar 2024
Scutari Rossana, Fox Valeria, Fini Vanessa, Granaglia Annarita, Vittucci Anna Chiara, Smarrazzo Andrea, Lancella Laura, Calo' Carducci Francesca, Romani Lorenza, Cursi Laura, Bernaschi Paola, Russo Cristina, Campana Andrea, Bernardi Stefania, Villani Alberto, Perno Carlo Federico, Alteri Claudia
Abstract excerpt
Since its emergence, SARS-CoV-2 Omicron clade has shown a marked degree of variability and different clinical presentation compared with previous clades. Here we demonstrate that at least four Omicron lineages circulated in children since December 2021, and studied until November 2022: BA.1 (33.6%), BA.2 (40.6%), BA.5 (23.7%) and BQ.1 (2.1%). At least 70% of infections concerned children under 1 year, most of...
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