JN.1: The new COVID-19 variant of concern?
Emergence of new variants of COVID-19 is nothing new. Different variants evolved with additional mutations of the virus as part of the viral replication cycle have different infectious properties. JN.1 is the latest COVID-19 variant that seems to circulate the globe contributing to many infections a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/61144 |
| Summary: | Emergence of new variants of COVID-19 is nothing new. Different variants evolved with additional mutations of the virus as part of the viral replication cycle have different infectious properties. JN.1 is the latest COVID-19 variant that seems to circulate the globe contributing to many infections and hospitalizations labeling it a variant of interest by the WHO. The scientific community has yet to understand its full lethal potential if any. In this mini-review, we summarized the facts known so far about this variant and its possible consequences if any for humanity. |
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| ISSN: | 2467-9100 2091-0576 |