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Genetic and antigenic characterization of influenza A(H3N2) in Cameroon during the 2014-2016 influenza seasons.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Monamele Gwladys C, Vernet Marie-Astrid, Njankouo Mohammed R, Victoir Kathleen, Akoachere Jane Francis, Anong Damian, Njouom Richard
Abstract excerpt
The first outbreak of influenza A(H3N2) occurred in 1968 and caused the third flu pandemic of the 20th century. It has affected multiple countries over time. The best strategy to reduce the burden of influenza is through vaccination whose efficacy varies with respect to the circulating strains. This study was performed to better understand the molecular evolution of influenza A(H3N2) and assess vaccine efficacy...
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