Omicron sub-variants: is the world going to witness another wave?

• Autorzy: Aggarwal A. , Nirola A. , Singh R. , Goel R. , Gupta A. , Gambhir R.S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Omicron, the new ‘Variant of Concern’ of SARS-CoV-2, is rapidly evolving into new sub-variants or sub-lineages (BA.1, BA.2 etc.). These sub-variants have higher transmissibility, decreased vaccine effectiveness and increased risk of reinfection. As a result, many nations across the globe are reporting surge in infections which is a matter of concern. Understanding Omicron and its sub-variants is vital for development of public health policy and preventing disease transmission. The present paper throws a spotlight on the newly detected sub-variants of Omicron as reported in ongoing researches which are available only in pre-print form and also the importance of a booster dose of the vaccine. Information regarding recent research on a new nasal vaccine formulation, which may be effective against the new variants, is also highlighted in the paper.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: 73
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.159-162,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Aggarwal A.

• Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, MM (Deemed to be University), Mullana, India

autor

Nirola A.

• Department of Periodontology, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India

autor

Singh R.

• Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, MM (Deemed to be University), Mullana, India

autor

Goel R.

• Department of Public Health Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

autor

Gupta A.

• Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, MM (Deemed to be University), Mullana, India

autor

Gambhir R.S.

• Department of Public Health Dentistry, Rayat and Bahra Dental College and Hospital, Mohali, Punjab, India

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.32394/rpzh.2022.0209