Isolation and characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Beta variant from UAE travelers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants in places where the virus is uncontained poses a global threat from the perspective of public health and vaccine efficacy. Travel has been important factor for the easy spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants worldwide. India has also observed the importation of SARS-CoV-2 variants through international travelers.

Methods

In this study, we have collected the oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swab specimens from 58 individuals with travel history from United Arab Emirates (UAE), East, West and South Africa, Qatar, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia arrived in India during February-March 2021. The clinical specimens were initially screened for SARS-CoV-2 using Real time RT-PCR. All the specimens were inoculated on to Vero CCL-81 cells for virus isola

SUBMITTER: Yadav PD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8704724 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature