Identification of measles virus genotype B3 associated with outbreaks in Islamabad, Pakistan, 2013-2015

• Main Authors: Syed S.Z. Zaidi (Author), Abdul Hameed (Author), Muhammad Suleman Rana (Author), Muhammad M. Alam (Author), Massab Umair (Author), Uzma B. Aamir (Author), Maqbool Hussain (Author), Salmaan Sharif (Author), Shahzad Shaukat (Author), Mehar Angez (Author), Adnan Khurshid (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Measles virus infection remains a significant cause of childhood mortality and morbidity despite continued global efforts and the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. Molecular analysis of indigenous measles viruses could provide critical information on outbreak linkages and tra...