Dengue Virus Type 2 Isolated From an Imported Dengue Patient in Japan: First Isolation of Dengue Virus From Nepal

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Authors

Tomohiko Takasaki · National Institute of Infectious Diseases

Akira Kotaki · National Institute of Infectious Diseases

Kiyomi Nishimura · National Quarantine Station

Yukiyoshi Sato · National Quarantine Station

Atsuko Tokuda · Funabashi Municipal Medical Center

Chang‐Kweng Lim · National Institute of Infectious Diseases

Mikako Ito

Abstract

We report the isolation of dengue virus type 2 from a dengue patient returning to Japan from Nepal in October, 2004. This is the first isolate of dengue virus in Nepal. According to nucleotide homology, the virus was closest to a dengue virus type 2 isolate from India.

Topics & Keywords

Mosquito-borne diseases and control Viral Infections and Vectors Malaria Research and Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Travel Medicine

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 46-49

DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8305.2007.00165.x

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