MicrobiologyThe Lancet Infectious DiseasesPeer-reviewed
Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 XEC variant
Yu Kaku, Kaho Okumura, Shusuke Kawakubo…·Kei Sato
This study analyzes the virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 XEC variant, showing it has higher infectivity and immune evasion compared to KP.3.1.1, contributing to its higher reproductive number and potential dominance.
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