Importation of Mumps Virus Genotype K to China from Vietnam

Importation of Mumps Virus Genotype K to China from Vietnam

During May–August 2016, mumps virus genotype K was detected in 12 Vietnam citizens who entered China at the Shuikou border crossing and 1 girl from China. We provide evidence that mumps genotype K is circulating in Vietnam and was imported to China from Vietnam.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wu-Chun Cao, Lili Deng, Xianyu Lin, Ximing Wang, Yuyan Ma, Qiuyun Deng, Xiaohua Xue, Ge Zhong, Li Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2018-04-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
mumps
mumps virus
viruses
genotype K
importation
Vietnam
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/24/4/17-0591_article
Description
Summary:During May–August 2016, mumps virus genotype K was detected in 12 Vietnam citizens who entered China at the Shuikou border crossing and 1 girl from China. We provide evidence that mumps genotype K is circulating in Vietnam and was imported to China from Vietnam.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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