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Predominance of Dengue Virus Serotype-1/Genotype-I in Eastern and Southeastern Ethiopia.
Viruses - 21 Aug 2024
Tsegaye Mesfin Mengesha, Mekonnen Adamu Tayachew, Gebretsion Daniel Tsega, Gelanew Tesfaye, Alemayehu Dawit Hailu, Tefera Dessalegn Abeje, Woldemichael Tamirayehu Seyoum, Getaneh Bethlehem Adnew, Abera Eleni Kidane, Jebessa Gadissa Gutema, Korkiso Asefa Konde, Tessema Mengistu Biru, Asfaw Admikew Agunie, Temre Yoseph Asrat, Wossen Mesfin, Piantadosi Anne, Zhu Huachen, Abdissa Alemseged, Mihret Adane, Mulu Andargachew
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We determined the dengue virus (DENV) serotypes and genotypes in archived serum samples that were collected during the 2014-2016 and 2021 dengue outbreaks in Dire Dawa City and the Somali region in Ethiopia. DENV serotype 1 (DENV-1) was predominant followed by DENV serotype 2 (DENV-2). Thirteen of the DENV-1 strains were assigned to Genotype-I, while the remaining two were found to be Genotype-III. All three...
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