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Identification of a polymorphism in the N gene of SARS-CoV-2 that adversely impacts detection by a widely-used RT-PCR assay
Manu Vanaerschot, Sabrina A Mann, James T. Webber…·Emily D. Crawford
The paper identifies a SARS-CoV-2 N gene polymorphism that reduces RT-PCR assay sensitivity and emphasizes the need for multi-target testing.
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