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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Main Authors: William J. Bellini, Paul A. Rota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1998-03-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/4/1/98-0105_article