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Increased genetic variation of A(H3N2) virus from influenza surveillance at the end of the 2016/2017 season for Shanghai port, China.
Scientific reports - 12 Oct 2022
Zhang Zilong, Li Shenwei, Zhu Xiaolin, Hou Jian, Zhang Hong, Zhao Baihui, Tian Zhengan
Abstract excerpt
Influenza A(H3N2) virus exhibited complex seasonal patterns to evade pre-existing antibodies, resulting in changes in the antigenicity of the viron surface protein hemagglutinin (HA). To monitor the currently imported influenza viruses as well as to assess the capacity of health emergencies at the Shanghai port, we collected respiratory specimens of passengers from different countries and regions including some...
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