Проблемы особо опасных инфекций (Jun 2009)
Properties of Pandemic Influenza Virus Strains Isolated in the Territory of Russia
Abstract
The first cases of the disease caused by pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus in the territory of the Russian Federation were registered at the end of May, 2009. 3 strains of pandemic (H1N1)2009 influenza virus were isolated from patients. Properties of the strains isolated in the territory of Russia were studied in comparison with those of two reference strains A/California/04/2009(H1N1) and A/California/07/2009(H1N1)v. Analysis of primary gene sequence and examination of biological properties of the strains isolated in the territory of Russia suggested their close relationship with A/California/04/2009(H1N1)v and A/California/07/2009(H1N1)v strains.
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