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Genotypes of rubella virus and the epidemiology of rubella infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2004-2013.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Oct 2016
Pukuta Elizabeth, Waku-Kouomou Diane, Abernathy Emily, Illunga Benoit Kebela, Obama Ricardo, Mondonge Vital, Dahl Benjamin A, Maresha Balcha G, Icenogle Joseph, Muyembe Jean-Jacques
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Rubella is a viral infection that may cause fetal death or congenital defects, known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), during early pregnancy. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that countries assess the burden of rubella and CRS, including the determination of genotypes of circulating viruses. The goal of this study was to identify the genotypes of rubella viruses in the Democratic Republic of...
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