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Bayesian coalescent inference reveals high evolutionary rates and diversification of Zika virus populations.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Oct 2016
Fajardo Alvaro, Soñora Martín, Moreno Pilar, Moratorio Gonzalo, Cristina Juan
Abstract excerpt
Zika virus (ZIKV) is a member of the family Flaviviridae. In 2015, ZIKV triggered an epidemic in Brazil and spread across Latin America. By May of 2016, the World Health Organization warns over spread of ZIKV beyond this region. Detailed studies on the mode of evolution of ZIKV strains are extremely important for our understanding of the emergence and spread of ZIKV populations. In order to gain insight into...
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