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Multiple Sources of Genetic Diversity of Influenza A Viruses during the Hajj.
Journal of virology - 1 Jun 2017
Cobbin Joanna C A, Alfelali Mohammad, Barasheed Osamah, Taylor Janette, Dwyer Dominic E, Kok Jen, Booy Robert, Holmes Edward C, Rashid Harunor
Abstract excerpt
Outbreaks of respiratory virus infection at mass gatherings pose significant health risks to attendees, host communities, and ultimately the global population if they help facilitate viral emergence. However, little is known about the genetic diversity, evolution, and patterns of viral transmission during mass gatherings, particularly how much diversity is generated by in situ transmission compared to that...
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