Multiple Introductions of SARS-CoV-2 C.37 Lambda lineage in the Southern Brazilian region

J Travel Med. 2021 Dec 29;28(8):taab153. doi: 10.1093/jtm/taab153.

Abstract

Deemed a variant of concern by the World Health Organization on June 15th, the Lambda variant of SARS-CoV-2 is a growing epidemiological threat in several South American countries, and initial results suggest it exhibits increased infectivity and immune escape qualities. Here, we present evidence of its multiple introductions in Brazil.

Keywords: Brazil; C.37; Lambda; SARS-CoV-2; South America.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Brazil
  • COVID-19*
  • Genomics
  • Humans
  • Phylogeny
  • SARS-CoV-2*