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Phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis of dengue virus serotypes circulating at the Colombian-Venezuelan border during 2015-2016 and 2018-2019.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Carrillo-Hernandez Marlen Yelitza, Ruiz-Saenz Julian, Jaimes-Villamizar Lucy, Robledo-Restrepo Sara Maria, Martinez-Gutierrez Marlen
Abstract excerpt
Dengue is an endemic disease in Colombia. Norte de Santander is a region on the border of Colombia and Venezuela and has reported the co-circulation and simultaneous co-infection of different serotypes of the dengue virus (DENV). This study aimed to conduct a phylogenetic analysis on the origin and genetic diversity of DENV strains circulating in this bordering region. Serum samples were collected from patients...
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