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Molecular Characterization of Circulating Yellow Fever Viruses from Outbreak in Ghana, 2021-2022

Authors :
Bonney, Joseph Humphrey Kofi
Sanders, Terrel
Pratt, Deborah
Agbodzi, Bright
Laryea, Dennis
Agyeman, Nana Kwame Fredua
Kumordjie, Selassie
Attiku, Keren
Adams, Patience Lartekai
Boateng, Gideon Aning
Ohene, Sally-Ann
Tamal, Christopher
Mawuli, Gifty
Yeboah, Clara
Dadzie, Samuel
Kubio, Chrysantus
Asiedu-Bekoe, Franklin
Odoom, John Kofi
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. September, 2023, Vol. 29 Issue 9, p1818, 9 p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Yellow fever virus (YFV), transmitted by infected Aedes spp. mosquitoes, causes a viral hemorrhagic disease, typically acute, with case-fatality rates up to 50%. The disease remains a major public health [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
29
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.768702793
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2909.221671