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Published on: November 5, 2021
Rapid repeat infection of SARS-CoV-2 by two highly distinct delta-lineage viruses
Andrew J Gorzalski1, Christina Boyles2, Victoria Sepcic3
1Nevada State Public Health Laboratory, Reno, NV, USA.
Abstract:
An instance of sequential infection of an individual with, firstly, the Delta variant and secondly a Delta-sub-lineage has been identified. The individual was found positive for the AY.26 lineage 22 days after being found positive for the Delta [B.1.617.2] variant. The viruses associated with the cases showed dramatic genomic difference, including 31 changes that resulted in deletions or amino acid substitutions. Seven of these differences were observed in the Spike protein. The patient in question was between 30 and 35 years old and had no underlying health conditions. Though singular, this case illustrates the possibility that infection with the Delta variant may not itself be fully protective against a population of SARS-CoV-2 variants that are becoming increasingly diverse.
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