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Phylogeographic analysis of dengue virus serotype 1 and cosmopolitan serotype 2 in Africa.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Aug 2023
Selhorst Philippe, Lequime Sebastian, Dudas Gytis, Proesmans Sam, Lutumba Pascal, Katshongo Freddy, Ramadan Kadrie, Micalessi Isabel, Ahuka-Mundeke Steve, Vanlerberghe Veerle, Van Esbroeck Marjan, Ariën Kevin K
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The origin and spread of dengue virus (DENV) circulating in Africa remain poorly characterized, with African sequences representing <1% of global sequence data. METHODS: Whole genome sequencing was performed on serum samples (n = 29) from an undifferentiated fever study in 2016 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and from febrile travelers returning from Africa. The evolutionary history of the...
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