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Evolutionary analysis of rubella viruses in mainland China during 2010-2012: endemic circulation of genotype 1E and introductions of genotype 2B.
Scientific reports - 23 Jan 2015
Zhu Zhen, Rivailler Pierre, Abernathy Emily, Cui Aili, Zhang Yan, Mao Naiyin, Xu Songtao, Zhou Shujie, Lei Yue, Wang Yan, Zheng Huanying, He Jilan, Chen Ying, Li Chongshan, Bo Fang, Zhao Chunfang, Chen Meng, Lu Peishan, Li Fangcai, Gu Suyi, Gao Hui, Guo Yu, Chen Hui, Feng Daxing, Wang Shuang, Tang Xiaomin, Lei Yake, Feng Yan, Deng Lili, Gong Tian, Fan Lixia, Xu Wenbo, Icenogle Joseph
Abstract excerpt
Rubella remains a significant burden in mainland China. In this report, 667 viruses collected in 24 of 31 provinces of mainland China during 2010-2012 were sequenced and analyzed, significantly extending previous reports on limited numbers of viruses collected before 2010. Only viruses of genotypes 1E and 2B were found. Genotype 1E viruses were found in all 24 provinces. Genotype 1E viruses were likely introduced...
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