2014, Number 3
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Ann Hepatol 2014; 13 (3)
Molecular surveillance of hepatitis A virus in Argentina: first subgenotype IB detected in a traveler
Munné MS, Altabert NR, Vladimirsky SN, Arribere MG, Ortali SF, Sijvarger C, Otegui-Mares LO, Soto SS, Brajterman LS, González JE
Language: English
References: 10
Page: 404-406
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ABSTRACT
By using molecular surveillance of hepatitis A virus, we characterized for the first time a subgenotype IB
imported case in Argentina, a country with universal vaccination since 2005. The case was a crew member
of a cruise ship. We consider this a case alert because of its multiple implications.
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