A case series of fatal meningoencephalitis in Mongolia: epidemiological and molecular characteristics of tick-borne encephalitis virus

A case series of fatal meningoencephalitis in Mongolia: epidemiological and molecular characteristics of tick-borne encephalitis virus

In Mongolia, the incidence and fatality rates of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) have been increasing. We aimed to identify the epidemiological and molecular characteristics of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) associated with fatal meningoencephalitis in Mongolia. We conducted a descriptive study...

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Main Authors: Uyanga Baasandavga, Burmaajav Badrakh, Natsagdorj Burged, Otgonsuren Davaajav, Tungalag Khurelsukh, Amber Barnes, Unursaikhan Ulaankhuu, Tsogbadrakh Nyamdorj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2019-03-01
Series:Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
Subjects:
meningoencephalitis
Mongolia
tick-borne encephalitis virus
Online Access:https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/618/913

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