Imported Lassa Fever in Germany: Molecular Characterization of a New Lassa Virus Strain
We describe the isolation and characterization of a new Lassa virus strain imported into Germany by a traveler who had visited Ghana, Côte D'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. This strain, designated "AV," originated from a region in West Africa where Lassa fever has not been reported. Viral S...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2000-10-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/6/5/00-0504_article |