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Rift Valley fever during rainy seasons, Madagascar, 2008 and 2009.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jun 2010
Andriamandimby Soa Fy, Randrianarivo-Solofoniaina Armand Eugène, Jeanmaire Elisabeth M, Ravololomanana Lisette, Razafimanantsoa Lanto Tiana, Rakotojoelinandrasana Tsanta, Razainirina Josette, Hoffmann Jonathan, Ravalohery Jean-Pierre, Rafisandratantsoa Jean-Théophile, Rollin Pierre E, Reynes Jean-Marc
Abstract excerpt
During 2 successive rainy seasons, January 2008 through May 2008 and November 2008 through March 2009, Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) caused outbreaks in Madagascar. Human and animal infections were confirmed on the northern and southern coasts and in the central highlands. Analysis of partial sequences from RVFV strains showed that all were similar to the strains circulating in Kenya during 2006-2007. A national...
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