The detection of 3 ambiguous type 2 vaccine-derived polioviruses (VDPV2s) in Uganda

The Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV or Sabin) is genetically unstable and may mutate to form vaccine-derived polioviruses (VDPVs).

Source: Virology Journal - April 27, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: Mary Bridget Nanteza, Barnabas Bakamutumaho, Annet Kisakye, Prossy Namuwulya, Henry Bukenya, Edson Katushabe, Josephine Bwogi, Charles Rutebarika Byabamazima, Raffaella Williams and Nicksy Gumede Tags: Research Source Type: research