Genetic Characterization of Measles and Rubella Viruses Detected Through Global Measles and Rubella Elimination Surveillance, 2016–2018
- 5 July 2019
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control MMWR Office in MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
- Vol. 68 (26), 587-591
- https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6826a3
Abstract
During 2016–2018, the number of reported measles virus genotypes declined from six to four; two (B3 and D8) accounted for 95% of reported sequences.Keywords
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