First importations of SARS-CoV-2 P.1 and P.2 variants from Brazil to Spain and early community transmission.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

SARS-CoV-2variants of concern (VOC) have been described in the UK (B.1.1.7), South Africa (B.1.351) and Brazil (P.1). Among them, the most scarce information has been obtained from the P.1 variant and more data on its global presence and about its spreading dynamics are needed.

Methods

Whole genome sequencing was performed prospectively on travellers arriving from Brazil and on a random selection of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases from our population.

Results

In this study we report the first SARS-CoV-2 P.1 and P.2 variants exported from Brazil to Spain. The case infected with the P.1 variant, who had only stayed in Rio de Janeiro, required hospitalisation. The two P.2 cases remained asymptomatic. A wider distribution for P.1 variant beyond the Brazilian Amazon

SUBMITTER: Sola Campoy PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8173478 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature