Current molecular epidemiology of Lassa virus in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: Recent Lassa virus strains from Nigeria were completely or partially sequenced. Phylogenetic analysis revealed the predominance of lineage II and III strains, the existence of a previously undescribed (sub)lineage in Nigeria, and the directional spread of virus in the southern part of the country. The Bayesian analysis also provided estimates for divergence times within the Lassa virus clade.

SUBMITTER: Ehichioya DU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3067713 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature