Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Same measles strain seen in Calif., Philippines outbreaks

From Reuters (2/18):

Same measles strain seen in Calif., Philippines outbreaks

Researchers at the California Department of Public Health have found that 30 measles specimens they examined from cases in the state belong to the genotype B3, the strain associated with a recent outbreak in the Philippines. The strain has been observed in 14 countries as well as at least six states in the U.S. within the previous six months, officials said.

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