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Variantes del sars-cov-2: Epidemiología, fisiopatología y la importancia de las vacunas

Translated title of the contribution: Sars-cov-2 variants: Epidemiology, pathophysiology and the importance of vaccines
  • Marcelo Bedoya-Sommerkamp
  • , Jesús Medina-Ranilla
  • , Víctor Chau-Rodríguez
  • , Renato Li-Soldevilla
  • , Álvaro Vera-Albújar
  • , Patricia J. García
  • Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

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Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 is a single-stranded RNA virus of the coronavirus family, which causes COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). This virus is responsible for the current pandemic, which, since its emergence in late 2019, has caused millions of deaths and has had a global impact not only on public health but also on social and economic areas. Therefore, this article aims to review the most up-to-date information on SARS-CoV-2, beginning with the description of the pathophysiology and phylogenetics of the virus. Also, we will present the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, their relevance for local and global public health, their epidemiology in Peru, and finally, the role and importance of vaccines in this context.

Translated title of the contributionSars-cov-2 variants: Epidemiology, pathophysiology and the importance of vaccines
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)442-451
Number of pages10
JournalRevista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica
Volume38
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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