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Genome characterization of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron in Cameroon.
BMC infectious diseases - 16 Mar 2026
Monamele Chavely Gwladys, Essengue Loique Landry Messanga, Moumbeket-Yifomnjou Moïse Henri, Ilouga Pauliana Vanessa, Mounchili-Njifon Aristide, Touoyem Ibrahim Pascal, Longla Estelle Madaha, Njankouo Ripa Mohamadou, Modiyinji Abdou Fatawou, Omah Ifeanyi F, Njouom Richard
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BACKGROUND: The omicron lineage has been declared the fifth variant of concern (VOC) by the World Health Organization (WHO). This study aims to describe the genomic characteristics of omicron sequences from Cameroon and to discuss the potential implications of identified mutations for viral evolution and immune escape, based on existing literature. METHODS: This study is a retrospective analysis of publicly...
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