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Mapping the antigenic and genetic evolution of influenza virus.
Science (New York, N.Y.) - 16 Jul 2004
Smith Derek J, Lapedes Alan S, de Jong Jan C, Bestebroer Theo M, Rimmelzwaan Guus F, Osterhaus Albert D M E, Fouchier Ron A M
Abstract excerpt
The antigenic evolution of influenza A (H3N2) virus was quantified and visualized from its introduction into humans in 1968 to 2003. Although there was remarkable correspondence between antigenic and genetic evolution, significant differences were observed: Antigenic evolution was more punctuated...
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