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Predominance of influenza A(H3N2) viruses during the 2016/2017 season in Bulgaria.
Journal of medical microbiology - 1 Feb 2018
Korsun Neli, Angelova Svetla, Trifonova Ivelina, Tzotcheva Iren, Mileva Sirma, Voleva Silvia, Georgieva Irina, Perenovska Penka
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Influenza viruses are characterised by high variability, which makes them able to cause annual epidemics. The aim of this study is to determine the antigenic and genetic characteristics of influenza viruses circulating in Bulgaria during the 2016/2017 season. METHODOLOGY: The detection and typing/subtyping of influenza viruses were performed using real time RT-PCR. Results of antigenic characterisation,...
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