Molecular Markers of Influenza B Lineages and Clades

Co-circulation of two influenza B virus lineages, B/Yamagata and B/Victoria, has been recognized since the late 1980s. The assessment of the prevalent lineage and the group of viruses in circulation is of importance in order to decide on the vaccine composition and evaluate its efficacy. The molecul...

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Main Authors: Rosaria Arvia, Fabiana Corcioli, Federica Pierucci, Alberta Azzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-11-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/6/11/4437