Tracking the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern in South Africa using wastewater-based epidemiology

Tracking the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern in South Africa using wastewater-based epidemiology

Abstract This study uses wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) to rapidly and, through targeted surveillance, track the geographical distribution of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (Alpha, Beta and Delta) within 24 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in the Western Cape of South Africa. Information obt...

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Main Authors: Rabia Johnson, Jyoti R. Sharma, Pritika Ramharack, Noluxabiso Mangwana, Craig Kinnear, Amsha Viraragavan, Brigitte Glanzmann, Johan Louw, Nada Abdelatif, Tarylee Reddy, Swastika Surujlal-Naicker, Sizwe Nkambule, Nomfundo Mahlangeni, Candice Webster, Mongezi Mdhluli, Glenda Gray, Angela Mathee, Wolfgang Preiser, Christo Muller, Renee Street
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05110-4

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05110-4

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