Annals of Hepatology (May 2014)

Molecular surveillance of hepatitis A virus in Argentina: first subgenotype IB detected in a traveler

  • María S. Munné, Ph.D.,
  • Nancy R. Altabert,
  • Sara N. Vladimirsky,
  • Maria G. Arribere,
  • Sandra F. Ortali,
  • Carina Sijvarger,
  • Lucio O. Otegui-Mares,
  • Sonia S. Soto,
  • Leonardo S. Brajterman,
  • Jorge E. González

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 3
pp. 404 – 406

Abstract

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By using molecular surveillance of hepatitis A virus, we characterized for the first time a subgenotype IB imported case in Argentina, a country with universal vaccination since 2005. The case was a crew member of a cruise ship. We consider this a case alert because of its multiple implications.

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