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Measles and Rubella Incidence and Molecular Epidemiology in Senegal: Temporal and Regional Trends during Twelve Years of National Surveillance, 2010-2021.
Viruses - 17 Oct 2022
Jallow Mamadou Malado, Sadio Bacary Djilocalisse, Mendy Marie Pedapa, Sy Sara, Fall Amary, Kiori Davy, Ndiaye Ndiendé Koba, Diaw Yague, Goudiaby Déborah, Diop Boly, Niang Mbayame Ndiaye, Fitchett Elizabeth J A, Dia Ndongo
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We investigated the epidemiology of measles and rubella infections in Senegal based on data from twelve consecutive years of laboratory-based surveillance (2010−2021) and conducted phylogenetic analyses of circulating measles viruses. Sera from measles-suspected cases were collected and tested for measles and rubella-specific IgM antibodies using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Throat swabs were...
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