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Epidemiological and virological characterization of 2009 pandemic influenza A virus subtype H1N1 in Madagascar.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Dec 2012
Orelle Arnaud, Razanajatovo Norosoa Harline, Rajatonirina Soatiana, Hoffmann Jonathan, Randrianasolo Laurence, Razafitrimo Girard Marcellin, Naidoo Dhamari, Richard Vincent, Heraud Jean-Michel
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BACKGROUND: Madagascar was one of the first African countries to be affected by the 2009 pandemic of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 [A(H1N1)pdm2009] infection. The outbreak started in the capital city, Antananarivo, and then spread throughout the country from October 2009 through February 2010. METHODS: Specimens from patients presenting with influenza-like illness were collected and shipped to the National...
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