Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern and Initial Detection of Omicron using RT-PCR in the Kurdistan region of Iraq
Background:Omicron (B.1.1.529), a novel SARS-CoV-2 variant (VOC), is a highly diverse variant with many mutations. Immune evasion is possible, as is increased transmissibility within the populations. The RT-qPCR method may be effectively utilised for variant surveillance. This is to rule in or rule...
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South Valley University, Faculty of Medicine
2023-07-01
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| Series: | SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://svuijm.journals.ekb.eg/article_303322.html |