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Alternative Title:
Virol J
Personal Author:
Cheng, Wen-Yueh ; Lee, Lili ; Rota, Paul A ; Yang, Dustin Chen-Fu
Cheng, Wen-Yueh ; Lee, Lili ; Rota, Paul A ; Yang, Dustin Chen-Fu Less -
Description:
Genetic analyses of viral samples from 74 laboratory confirmed measles cases occurring in Taiwan during 1992-2008 identified six viral genotypes D3, D5, D9, G2, H1 and H2. The most frequently detected genotype, H1, was associated with outbreaks in 1994 and 2002, and was the likely indigenous genotype in 1992. In response to the outbreaks, two catch-up campaigns were launched and a routine second dose of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine at entry to elementary school was introduced. The vaccination campaigns successfully reduced the number of measles cases in Taiwan, and many of the more recent cases can be traced to importations, primarily from other Asian countries. A number of measles genotypes which were associated with outbreaks in other Asian countries were detected among the more recent cases. The more recent genotype H1 viruses had sequences that were identical to those currently circulating in China or associated with international importation of virus.
Subject:
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Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Disease Outbreaks
Evolution, Molecular
Genotype
Humans
Infant
Measles
Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
Measles Vaccine
Measles Virus
Phylogeny
Time Factors

Source:
Virol J. 2009; 6:219.
Document Type:
Journal Article
Place as Subject:
Taiwan
Collection(s):
CDC Public Access
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