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Phylogenetic reconstruction of dengue virus type 2 in Colombia

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Phylogenetic reconstruction of dengue virus type 2 in Colombia

Dengue fever is perhaps the most important viral re-emergent disease especially in tropical and sub-tropical countries, affecting about 50 million people around the world yearly. In Colombia, dengue virus was first detected in 1971 and still remains as a major public health issue...


...Conclusion: After replacement of the American genotype, several lineages of American/Asian subtype have rapidly spread all over the country evolving in new clades. Nevertheless, the direct association of these new variants in the raise of lethality rate observed during the last outbreak has to be demonstrated.

Author: Jairo A MendezJose A Usme-CiroCristina DomingoGloria J ReyJuan A SanchezAntonio TenorioJuan C Gallego-Gomez
Credits/Source: Virology Journal 2012, 9:64



Published on: 2012-03-09
 
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