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Genetic and antigenic divergence in the influenza A(H3N2) virus circulating between 2016 and 2017 in Thailand.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Suntronwong Nungruthai, Klinfueng Sirapa, Vichiwattana Preeyaporn, Korkong Sumeth, Thongmee Thanunrat, Vongpunsawad Sompong, Poovorawan Yong
Abstract excerpt
Influenza virus evolves rapidly due to the accumulated genetic variations on the viral sequence. Unlike in North America and Europe, influenza season in the tropical Southeast Asia spans both the rainy and cool seasons. Thus, influenza epidemiology and viral evolution sometimes differ from other regions, which affect the ever-changing efficacy of the vaccine. To monitor the current circulating influenza viruses...
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