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View article: Correction: Distribution of Anopheles stephensi bioforms in selected districts of Rajasthan, India
Correction: Distribution of Anopheles stephensi bioforms in selected districts of Rajasthan, India Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0313227.].
View article: Immunization status and immune response to HBV vaccine among HCWs: a report from tertiary care centre in India
Immunization status and immune response to HBV vaccine among HCWs: a report from tertiary care centre in India Open
Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at a high risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection which is preventable through hepatitis B vaccination. Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) titre (≥10 mIU/ml) is a marker for protec…
View article: Topic: Distribution of Anopheles stephensi bioforms in selected districts of Rajasthan, India
Topic: Distribution of Anopheles stephensi bioforms in selected districts of Rajasthan, India Open
Introduction Anopheles stephensi is a major urban malaria vector in Rajasthan, India, and is responsible for spreading persistent malaria throughout the year. In Rajasthan, An . stephensi is invariably distributed and has three bioforms di…
View article: Draft genome sequences of multi-drug-resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> strains isolated from ulcerative colitis patients
Draft genome sequences of multi-drug-resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> strains isolated from ulcerative colitis patients Open
The whole-genome sequences of four multi-drug-resistant Escherichia coli strains, namely, DAK02, DAK03, DAK05, and DAK10, are reported here. The E. coli strains were isolated from fecal samples of ulcerative colitis patients from Northern …
View article: Draft genome sequence of <i>Kluyvera ascorbata</i> HAK22 isolated from human feces
Draft genome sequence of <i>Kluyvera ascorbata</i> HAK22 isolated from human feces Open
The whole genome sequence of rare human pathogen Kluyvera ascorbata strain HAK22 is reported. The K. ascorbata HAK22 was isolated from healthy human from Gurugram, Haryana, India. The draft genome has a length of 4.7 Mbp, with 54.36% GC co…
View article: Genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants in Delhi reveals alterations in immunogenic regions in spike glycoprotein
Genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants in Delhi reveals alterations in immunogenic regions in spike glycoprotein Open
The SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants keep accumulating a large number of mutations in the spike (S) protein, which contributes to greater transmissibility and a rapid rise to dominance within populations. The identification of mutations and the…
View article: Understanding the mechanism of the SARS CoV-2 coinfection with other respiratory viruses
Understanding the mechanism of the SARS CoV-2 coinfection with other respiratory viruses Open
Coinfections have a potential role in increased morbidity and mortality rates during pandemics. Our investigation is aimed at evaluating the viral coinfection prevalence in COVID-19 patients. Rapid diagnostic tests are tools with a paramou…
View article: Spatio-temporal dynamics of intra-host variability in SARS-CoV-2 genomes
Spatio-temporal dynamics of intra-host variability in SARS-CoV-2 genomes Open
During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, large-scale genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 has been useful in tracking its spread and in identifying variants of concern (VOC). Viral and host factors could contribute to variability within a ho…
View article: Genomic characterization and epidemiology of an emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant in Delhi, India
Genomic characterization and epidemiology of an emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant in Delhi, India Open
Deadly surge in Delhi In the spring of 2021, Delhi, India experienced a wave of coronavirus cases that overwhelmed healthcare services despite the population showing a high level of immune positivity. Dhar et al . collated a mixture of ser…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 Delta variant emergence and vaccine breakthrough
SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 Delta variant emergence and vaccine breakthrough Open
The SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant was first identified in the state of Maharashtra in late 2020 and has spread throughout India, displacing the B.1.1.7 (Alpha) variant and other pre-existing lineages. Mathematical modelling indicate…
View article: Genomic characterization and Epidemiology of an emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant in Delhi, India
Genomic characterization and Epidemiology of an emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant in Delhi, India Open
Delhi, the national capital of India, has experienced multiple SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in 2020 and reached a population seropositivity of over 50% by 2021. During April 2021, the city became overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases and fatalities, as a …
View article: SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617 emergence and sensitivity to vaccine-elicited antibodies
SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617 emergence and sensitivity to vaccine-elicited antibodies Open
The SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant was first identified in the state of Maharashtra in late 2020 and spread throughout India, displacing the B.1.1.7 (Alpha) variant and other pre-existing lineages, including B.1.617.1 that was detect…
View article: Reinfection or reactivation: Genome‐based two distinct SNP profile of SARS‐CoV2 repositivity in an Indian case
Reinfection or reactivation: Genome‐based two distinct SNP profile of SARS‐CoV2 repositivity in an Indian case Open
To date, a large number of case reports have emerged claiming COVID-19 reinfection, some confirmed by the distinct viral genotypes in each episode.1-9 This communication highlights a case report from Delhi, India, with two instances of SAR…
View article: Spatio-temporal dynamics of intra-host variability in SARS-CoV-2 genomes
Spatio-temporal dynamics of intra-host variability in SARS-CoV-2 genomes Open
During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, large-scale genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 has been useful in tracking its spread and in identifying Variants Of Concern (VOC). Besides, viral and host factors could contribute to variability wi…
View article: A rapid and sensitive method to detect SARS-CoV-2 virus using targeted-mass spectrometry
A rapid and sensitive method to detect SARS-CoV-2 virus using targeted-mass spectrometry Open
In the last few months, there has been a global catastrophic outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome disease caused by the novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2 affecting millions of people worldwide. Early diagnosis and isolation is key to …