Complete genetic characterization of a Brazilian dengue virus type 3 strain isolated from a fatal outcome
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 101(3): 307-313, May 2006. ilus
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RESUMO
We have determined the complete nucleotide and the deduced amino acid sequences of Brazilian dengue virus type 3 (DENV-3) from a dengue case with fatal outcome, which occurred during an epidemic in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2002. This constitutes the first complete genetic characterization of a Brazilian DENV-3 strain since its introduction into the country in 2001. DENV-3 was responsible for the most severe dengue epidemic in the state, based on the highest number of reported cases and on the severity of clinical manifestations and deaths reported.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
LILACS
Asunto principal:
ARN Viral
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Dengue Grave
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Virus del Dengue
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Genotipo
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
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Project document
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil