Novel Molecular Signatures of Chikungunya Virus in Puerto Rico.

CONCLUSION: Our analysis of the E1 gene revealed new molecular signatures in PR CHIKV sequences, 1 of which was also found in Colombia. While studies have shown possible relationships between T98A and A226V with viral adaptation and spread, no other PR sequence contained these vector-adaptive mutations. Thus, constant monitoring of the virus remains an essential factor in the establishment of control strategies to track viral spread. PMID: 30924912 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30924912?dopt=Abstract

Source: Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal - March 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: P R Health Sci J Source Type: research

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