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Evidence of diversification of dengue virus type 3 genotype III in the South American region.
Archives of virology - 1 Jan 2009
de Mora Domenica, Andrea Lucía D', Alvarez Macarena, Regato Mary, Fajardo Alvaro, Recarey Ricardo, Colina Rodney, Khan Baldip, Cristina Juan
Abstract excerpt
In order to gain insight into the genetic variability of dengue virus type 3 (DENV-3) genotype III isolated in the Latin American region, phylogenetic analysis were carried out using envelope (E) gene sequences from 57 DENV-3 genotype III strains isolated in 11 Latin American countries. At least six different genotype III clades were observed. Amino acids substitutions were found in domain III E protein...
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