Comparison of different sequencing techniques for identification of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern with multiplex real-time PCR.

As different SARS-CoV-2 variants emerge and with the continuous evolvement of sub lineages of the delta variant, it is crucial that all countries carry out sequencing of at least >1% of their infections, in order to detect emergence of variants with higher transmissibility and with ability to eva...

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Main Authors: Diyanath Ranasinghe, Tibutius Thanesh Pramanayagam Jayadas, Deshni Jayathilaka, Chandima Jeewandara, Osanda Dissanayake, Dinuka Guruge, Dinuka Ariyaratne, Dumni Gunasinghe, Laksiri Gomes, Ayesha Wijesinghe, Ruwan Wijayamuni, Gathsaurie Neelika Malavige
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0265220