A case series of fatal meningoencephalitis in Mongolia: epidemiological and molecular characteristics of tick-borne encephalitis virus

• Main Authors: Uyanga Baasandavga (Author), Burmaajav Badrakh (Author), Natsagdorj Burged (Author), Otgonsuren Davaajav (Author), Tungalag Khurelsukh (Author), Amber Barnes (Author), Unursaikhan Ulaankhuu (Author), Tsogbadrakh Nyamdorj (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In Mongolia, the incidence and fatality rates of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) have been increasing. We aimed to identify the epidemiological and molecular characteristics of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) associated with fatal meningoencephalitis in Mongolia. We conducted a descriptive study...