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Possible interruption of measles virus transmission, Uganda, 2006-2009.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jan 2011
Baliraine Frederick N, Bwogi Josephine, Bukenya Henry, Seguya Ronald, Kabaliisa Theopista, Kisakye Annet, Mbabazi William B, Smit Sheilagh B
Abstract excerpt
To determine what measles virus genotype(s) circulated in Uganda after strategic interventions aimed at controlling/eliminating measles, we examined samples obtained during 2006-2009 and found only genotype B3.1, which had not been previously detected. Kenya was the likely source, but other countries cannot be excluded.
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