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Whole-genome sequencing reveals a previously unrecognized measles virus cluster in Burundi.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2026
Nzoyikorera Néhémie, Nieuwenhuijse David F, Schuele Leonard, Nduwimana Cassien, Ndihokubwayo Armstrong, Ihorimbere Théogène, Niyomwungere Denis, Cassidy Hayley, Boter Marjan, Nibogora Celestin, Molenkamp Richard, Niyomwungere Alexis, Nizigiyimana Dionis, Uwineza Marie Noelle, Diawara Idrissa, Otani Saria, Bodewes Rogier, Aarestrup Frank M, Koopmans Marion, Nyandwi Joseph, Oude Munnink Bas B
Abstract excerpt
Despite remarkable progress towards measles elimination in Burundi, the country has seen a resurge in cases since 2019. Epidemiological investigations have been performed; however, it remained unclear if all measles cases involved in recent outbreaks were linked or caused by multiple independent events including introductions from other countries. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the...
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