Related references
Note: Only part of the references are listed.
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant: a new chapter in the COVID-19 pandemic
Salim S. Abdool Karim et al.
LANCET (2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
PCR performance in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern?
Cesar M. J. A. Metzger et al.
Summary: The new SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has been declared a Variant of Concern due to important mutations in the viral spike protein, especially in the receptor-binding domain. The spread of this variant is being investigated with the first cases detected in Switzerland. Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of PCR assays and specific features for identifying Omicron samples, with guidance provided in this minireview.
SWISS MEDICAL WEEKLY (2021)