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Evolution, heterogeneity and global dispersal of cosmopolitan genotype of Dengue virus type 2.
Scientific reports - 29 Jun 2021
Yenamandra Surya Pavan, Koo Carmen, Chiang Suzanna, Lim Han Shi Jeri, Yeo Zhen Yuan, Ng Lee Ching, Hapuarachchi Hapuarachchige Chanditha
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Dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2) contributes substantially to the dengue burden and dengue-related mortality in the tropics and sub-tropics. DENV-2 includes six genotypes, among which cosmopolitan genotype is the most widespread. The present study investigated the evolution, intra-genotype heterogeneity and dispersal of cosmopolitan genotype to understand unique genetic characteristics that have shaped the molecular...
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