Title: Genomic evidence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection case with the emerging B.1.2 variant in Brazil
Authors: Fonseca V, de Jesus R, Adelino T, Reis AB, de Souza BB, Ribeiro AA, Guimaraes NR, Livorati MTFP, Neto DFL, Kato RB, Portela LMO, Dutra LH, Freitas C, de Abreu AL, Filizzola ERM, de Medeiros AC, Iani FCM, Carvalho G, Lourenco J, de Oliveira T, Alcantara LCJ, Giovanetti M.
Journal: Journal of Infection,DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2021.05.014: (2021)
Abstract
Highlights
- We report the first SARS-CoV-2 reinfection case, from southeast Brazil separated by a 225-day interval.
- The two COVID-19 episodes, were caused by genetically distinct SARS-CoV-2 agents, including the emerging B.1.2 lineage.
- Our findings reinforce that previous exposure to SARS-CoV-2 might not guarantee long-lasting immunity in all cases.
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Citation: Fonseca V, de Jesus R, Adelino T, Reis AB, de Souza BB, Ribeiro AA, Guimaraes NR, Livorati MTFP, Neto DFL, Kato RB, Portela LMO, Dutra LH, Freitas C, de Abreu AL, Filizzola ERM, de Medeiros AC, Iani FCM, Carvalho G, Lourenco J, de Oliveira T, Alcantara LCJ, Giovanetti M. Genomic evidence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection case with the emerging B.1.2 variant in Brazil Journal of Infection,DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2021.05.014: (2021).