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Genetic characterization of influenza B virus in Cameroon and high frequency of reassortant strains.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Dec 2018
Monamele Chavely Gwladys, Vernet Marie-Astrid, Njankouo Mohamadou Ripa, Kenmoe Sebastien, Schoenhals Matthieu, Yahaya Ali Ahmed, Anong Damian Nota, Akoachere Jane Francis, Njouom Richard
Abstract excerpt
Influenza B is broadly divided into B/Victoria and B/Yamagata lineages based on its genetic and antigenic properties. We describe in this study the first report on genome characterization of type B influenza virus in the Cameroon National Influenza Center (NIC) between 2014 and 2017. Respiratory samples were collected as part of the influenza surveillance activity in the NIC. RNA products were tested for the...
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