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Genetic characterization and whole-genome sequencing-based genetic analysis of influenza B in Shandong Province during 2015-2024.
Scientific reports - 14 Jan 2026
Wu Julong, He Yujie, Sun Lin, Zhang Shu, Duan Qing, Lv Jian, Song Shaoxia, Liu Jing, Zheng Xuedong, Li Zhong, Wang Xianjun, Kou Zengqiang, Liu Ti
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Influenza B virus (IBV) remains a significant concern due to its role in seasonal epidemics, frequently leading to localized outbreaks characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates. This study analyzed 109 IBV strains isolated in Shandong Province using phylogenetic and amino acid variation analyses. These sequences were aligned with vaccine strains and representative isolates obtained from the GISAID...
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