Rapidly rising cases with Omicron in Senegal. (January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Padane, A.; Mbow, M.; Mboup, A.; Diedhiou, C.K.; Gueye, K.; Lo, C.I.; Ndiour, S.; Leye, N.; Ndoye, A.S.; Selbé Ndiaye, A.J.; Diagne, N.D.; Ndiaye, S.; Beye, M.; Sarr, M.; Lo, G.; Wade, D.; Ahouidi, A.; Diaw, P.A.; Camara, M.; Touré Kane, N.C.; Mboup, S.
• Is Part Of: New microbes and new infections. Volume 45(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-01
• Subjects: Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; Microbiology -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9041
• DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2022.100959
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-2975

Abstract

Highlights: Omicron variant continues to progress in Senegal with the appearance of new contaminations. IRESSEF detected the first positive case of the Omicron variant on Friday, December 3, 2021. Since this date, the number of Omicron variant infections has increased over the weeks. Molecular surveillance of the Omicron variant is carried out in real time to inform the medical authorities.