The second wave of the Kovid-19 pandemic in the country is presenting to us frightening figures of death and rapid spread of infection. Scientists suspect that the cause of the virus may be a redesigned B1.617, which has dual mutations.
Although detailed studies are still awaited for confirmation, a major indication behind the new cases of this virus has been found in the genome sequence of the virus collected from Maharashtra.
The Pune-based National Institute of Virology (NIV) performed genome sequencing of 361 samples of viruses this year.
Last week it was revealed that out of these 220 samples, this is the B1.617 form of the virus.
Apart from this, its presence has been confirmed in samples collected from 10 states including Delhi, West Bengal, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh.
Double mutation
Mutations are naturally natural changes over time. These changes help him survive under various circumstances. This is the reason that due to these changes the virus takes such a new form, which is often more dangerous than before. Viruses with double mutations include changes in viruses with two different mutations simultaneously. This is what happened in B.1.617.
Estimate: 60 percent affected by it
Early genome sequence data and the experiences of physicians are indicating that this form of the virus can spread and spread rapidly. It is rapidly engulfing the entire family from an infected member. The symptoms are also delayed.
Many times the disease is known to be very severe. These abstract claims have not been substantiated in scientific research. Experts estimate that it can be found in about 60 percent of patients. It was also found in the percentage of 360 samples of NIV.
Children were getting infected in rare cases with the first wave of the virus. But because of this double mutation virus, every fifth infected is of this age group. The alarming thing is that even the RT-PCR test in most children is not able to confirm the infection.
The last time one out of 100 infected children was present in Haryana, today there are eight.
Many children aged eight months to 12 years are hospitalized in Delhi.
About 30 thousand children are estimated to be infected in Karnataka.
In Surat, Gujarat, 280 10-year-old children have been infected, a 14-day-old newborn has also died.
For the first time in India, two mutations were found in the coronavirus ...
The B1.617 variant of the coron virus carries two mutations, the E484Q, and the L452R. Both mutations have taken place in the same known spike proteins of the virus, from which this virus catches and thrives on the cells present in our body.
Related to England, D. Africa, and America
Mutations E484Q: This is a close association of mutations called E484Q found in the virus that previously wreaked havoc in the United Kingdom and South Africa.
L452R: was found in the California virus of the United States. It increases the ability to attach to the cell. This is the reason why it is spreading rapidly.