Article
Molecular surveillance of circulating dengue genotypes through European travelers.
Journal of travel medicine - 1 Jan 2000
Domingo Cristina, Niedrig Matthias, Gascón Joaquim, Palacios Gustavo, Reyes Noelia, Malo María José, Wichmann Ole, Ruiz Joaquim, Schultze Detlev, Schunk Mirjam, Puente Sabino, Vinner Lasse, Van Esbroeck Marjan, Schuffenecker Isabelle, Grandadam Marc, López-Vélez Rogelio, Tenorio Antonio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Dengue viruses (DENV) are the most widespread arthropod-borne viruses, which have shown an unexpected geographic expansion, as well as an increase in number and severity of outbreaks in the last decades. Although the emergence of dengue is considered to be due to a number of complex factors, epidemiological studies have shown that some strains of dengue might be associated with increased severity and...
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