Genetic variability of hepatitis A virus isolates in Rio de Janeiro: implications for the vaccination of school children

The epidemiology of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection is shifting from high to intermediate endemicity in Brazil, resulting in increased numbers of susceptible individuals and a greater potential for the emergence of outbreaks. Universal vaccination against HAV has been recommended for children, but...

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Main Authors: Villar L.M., Lampe E., Meyer A., Gaspar A.M.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2004-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2004001200003