PCR performance in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern?

Summary The new SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) has been recently declared a Variant of Concern due to a series of important mutations in the viral spike protein and especially in the receptor-binding domain. While investigations into the spread of this...

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Main Authors: César M. J. A. Metzger, Reto Lienhard, Helena M. B. Seth-Smith, Tim Roloff, Fanny Wegner, Jonas Sieber, Michael Bel, Gilbert Greub, Adrian Egli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2021-12-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/3124