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Sporadic Occurrence of Ensitrelvir-Resistant SARS-CoV-2, Japan.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jun 2024
Doi Akihiro, Ota Masayuki, Saito Masumichi, Matsuyama Shutoku
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Using the GISAID EpiCoV database, we identified 256 COVID-19 patients in Japan during March 31-December 31, 2023, who had mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 nonstructural protein 5 conferring ensitrelvir resistance. Ongoing genomic surveillance is required to monitor emergence of SARS-CoV-2 mutations that are resistant to anticoronaviral drugs.
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