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Whole genome sequencing of outbreak strains from 2017 to 2018 reveals an endemic clade of dengue 1 virus in Cameroon.
Emerging microbes & infections - 1 Dec 2023
Agbodzi Bright, Sado Yousseu Francine Berlange, Nemg Simo Fredy Brice, Kumordjie Selassie, Yeboah Clara, Mosore Mba-Tihssommah, Bentil Ronald E, Coatsworth Heather G, Attram Naiki, Nimo-Paintsil Shirley, Fox Anne T, Bonney Joseph H K, Ampofo William, Dinglasan Rhoel R, Sanders Terrel, Wiley Michael R, Demanou Maurice, Letizia Andrew G
Abstract excerpt
Dengue fever is expanding as a global public health threat including countries within Africa. For the past few decades, Cameroon has experienced sporadic cases of arboviral infections including dengue fever. Here, we conducted genomic analyses to investigate the origin and phylogenetic profile of Cameroon DENV-1 outbreak strains and predict the impact of emerging therapeutics on these strains. Bayesian and...
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