Identification of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern Using Amplicon Next-Generation Sequencing

Abedelmajeed Nasereddin, Hadar Golan-Berman, Dana G. Wolf, Esther Oiknine‐Djian, Sheera Adar

Microbiology Spectrum · 2022 · 25 citations · 21 references

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The manuscript described SARS-Cov-2 genotyping by VOC-NGS, which presents an ideal balance of accuracy, rapidity, and cost for detecting and globally tracking VOCs and some VOI of SARS-CoV-2. A large number of clinical samples can be tested together. Rapid introduction of new mutations at a specific site of the spike protein necessitates efficient strain detection and identification to enable choice of treatment and the application of vaccination, as well as planning public health policy.

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