Molecular surveillance of hepatitis A virus in Argentina:

First subgenotype IB detected in a traveler 

Autores: Munné María S, Altabert Nancy R, Vladimirsky Sara N, Arribere María G, Ortali Sandra F, Sijvarger Carina, Otegui Mares Lucio O, et al

Resumen

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.

Palabras clave: Epidemiology HAV vaccine RT-PCR.

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Vol. 13 Núm.3. Mayo-Junio 2014 Pags. 404-406 Ann Hepatol 2014; 13(3)