Molecular surveillance of hepatitis A virus in Argentina: first subgenotype IB detected in a traveler

Molecular surveillance of hepatitis A virus in Argentina: first subgenotype IB detected in a traveler

By using molecular surveillance of hepatitis A virus, we characterized for the first time a subgenotype IB imported case in Argentina, a country with universal vaccination since 2005. The case was a crew member of a cruise ship. We consider this a case alert because of its multiple implications.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: María S. Munné, Ph.D., Nancy R. Altabert, Sara N. Vladimirsky, Maria G. Arribere, Sandra F. Ortali, Carina Sijvarger, Lucio O. Otegui-Mares, Sonia S. Soto, Leonardo S. Brajterman, Jorge E. González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-05-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Epidemiology
HAV
Vaccine
RT-PCR
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119308737

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