Identification of measles virus genotype B3 associated with outbreaks in Islamabad, Pakistan, 2013–2015

Background: Measles virus infection remains a significant cause of childhood mortality and morbidity despite continued global efforts and the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. Molecular analysis of indigenous measles viruses could provide critical information on outbreak linkages and tra...

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Main Authors: Syed S.Z. Zaidi, Abdul Hameed, Muhammad Suleman Rana, Muhammad M. Alam, Massab Umair, Uzma B. Aamir, Maqbool Hussain, Salmaan Sharif, Shahzad Shaukat, Mehar Angez, Adnan Khurshid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034117302861