2023, Number 1
Omicron variant and the immune scape
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ABSTRACT
The incidence of the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has increased rapidly around the entire planet, even in vaccinated people. Sequencing results indicated that they were all from a new and genetically distinct lineage of SARS-CoV-2. This lineage was designated variant of concern and named omicron on the recommendation of the Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2. The main predominant subvariants in Mexico, the reasons for the immune escape and the current proposal to contain SARS-CoV-2 are presented.REFERENCES
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