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An efficient molecular approach to distinguish chains of measles virus transmission in the elimination phase.
Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases - 1 Jul 2021
Bodewes Rogier, Reijnen Linda, Zwagemaker Florian, Kohl Robert H G, Kerkhof Jeroen, Veldhuijzen Irene K, van Binnendijk Rob
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Measles viruses continue to spread globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. Molecular surveillance of measles virus has become an essential tool to demonstrate whether cascades of infections in a certain region or country are the result of endemic spread or the repeatedly introduction of the virus in contained outbreaks. Currently, molecular surveillance of measles viruses worldwide is...
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