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Post COVID-19 condition after delta infection and omicron reinfection in children and adolescentsResearch in context
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): EBioMedicine, Vol 92, Iss , Pp 104599- (2023)
Abstract: Summary: Background: The burden of COVID-19 in children and adolescents has increased during the delta and omicron waves, necessitating studies of long-term symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnoea and cognitive problems. Furthermore, immune responses in rel...
Neutralising reactivity against SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants by vaccination and infection history
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Genome Medicine, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-16 (2022)
Abstract: Abstract Background The continuous emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) with immune escape properties, such as Delta (B.1.617.2) and Omicron (B.1.1.529), questions the extent of the antibody-mediated protection against the virus. Here we i...
Is the SARS CoV-2 Omicron Variant Deadlier and More Transmissible Than Delta Variant?
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 19, Iss 4586, p 4586 (2022)
Abstract: Genetic variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) have been globally surging and devastating many countries around the world. There are at least eleven reported variants dedicated with inevitably catastrophic consequences. ...
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Breakthrough Infections of Omicron and Delta Variants in Healthcare Workers
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Vaccines, Vol 11, Iss 958, p 958 (2023)
Abstract: Understanding SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections in vaccinated healthcare workers is of key importance in mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in healthcare facilities. An observational prospective cohort study was conducted in vaccinated em...
Human serum from SARS-CoV-2-vaccinated and COVID-19 patients shows reduced binding to the RBD of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): BMC Medicine, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2022)
Abstract: Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the betacoronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In November 2021, the Omicron variant was discovered and immediately classified as a variant of concern (VOC), since it shows substantially more mutations in the spi...
Assessing the feasibility of sustaining SARS-CoV-2 local containment in China in the era of highly transmissible variants
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): BMC Medicine, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-16 (2022)
Abstract: Abstract Background The SARS-CoV-2 containment strategy has been successful in mainland China prior to the emergence of Omicron. However, in the era of highly transmissible variants, whether it is possible for China to sustain a local containment polic...
Introduction and Rapid Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant and Dynamics of BA.1 and BA.1.1 Sublineages, Finland, December 2021
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 28, Iss 6, Pp 1229-1232 (2022)
Abstract: Multiple introductions of SARS-COV-2 Omicron variant BA.1 and BA.1.1. lineages to Finland were detected in early December 2021. Within 3 weeks, Omicron overtook Delta as the most common variant in the capital region. Sequence analysis demonstrated the ...
Trends in COVID-19 Inpatient Cases and Hospital Capacities during the Emergence of the Omicron Variant in the United States.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): COVID. Sep2022, Vol. 2 Issue 9, p1207-1213. 7p.
Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this study was to analyze hospital capacities in terms of hospital beds and staffing in the United States and explore the trends of hospital capacities during the Omicron variant emergence. Methods: Using data collected by ...
Expansion of L452R-Positive SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant, Northern Lombardy, Italy
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 28, Iss 6, Pp 1301-1302 (2022)
Abstract: We report 25 cases of infection with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant containing spike protein L452R mutation in northern Lombardy, Italy. Prevalence of this variant was >30% in this region, compared with
Virtual Reality Applications in Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): JMIR Serious Games. Oct-Dec2022, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p4-23. 20p.
Abstract: Background: Virtual reality can play an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic in the health care sector. This technology has the potential to supplement the traditional in-hospital medical training and treatment, and may increase access to traini...