Genetic Diversity of Wild-Type Measles Viruses: Implications for Global Measles Elimination Programs
Wild-type measles viruses have been divided into distinct genetic groups according to the nucleotide sequences of their hemagglutinin and nucleoprotein genes. Most genetic groups have worldwide distribution; however, at least two of the groups appear to have a more limited circulation. To monitor th...
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Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1998-03-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/4/1/98-0105_article |