Measles virus genotype circulation in Spain after implementation of the national measles elimination plan 2001-2003.

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Molecular characterization of measles virus is important for disease surveillance and for monitoring elimination of the virus throughout the world. Furthermore, knowledge of genotype distribution in as many countries as possible, is useful for tracing the origin of a strain, especially in countries without endemic measles disease, where most cases are imported. Data on genotypes circulating in Spain from 1970 to...

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