Influenza A(H3) whole genome analysis: searching causes for vaccine failure in 2011/2012

Background: The 2011/2012 season in Portugal, was characterized by an excess mortality and influenza vaccine failures. Predominant influenza A(H3) viruses with new antigenic properties were associated with potential host immune evasion. The aim of this study was to determine possible viral genetic c...

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Main Author: Pechirra, Pedro (author)
Other Authors: Maia, Ana Carina (author), Sampaio, Daniel Ataíde (author), Borges, Vítor (author), Gomes, João Paulo (author), Guiomar, Raquel (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/4206
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.insa.pt:10400.18/4206