Genetic Characterization of Nipah Virus, Bangladesh, 2004
Until 2004, identification of Nipah virus (NV)-like outbreaks in Bangladesh was based on serology. We describe the genetic characterization of a new strain of NV isolated during outbreaks in Bangladesh (NV-B) in 2004, which confirms that NV was the etiologic agent responsible for these outbreaks.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2005-10-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/11/10/05-0513_article |