Omicron: increased transmissibility and decreased pathogenicity.

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Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Pécs, Faculty of Pharmacy, 7624 Pécs, Rókus u. 2, Pécs, Hungary.

Published: May 2022

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