Molecular characterization of measles virus

Molecular characterization of measles virus among children in parts of north western Nigeria, out of 30 samples analysed for PCR with specific primers, 21 samples confirmed presence of measles virus infection. Genotype B3 strain was confirmed in four (4) samples selected from different location within the state in Northern Western Nigeria. Sokoto, Jigwa and Kaduna States, Ten (10) IgM positive samples from each States were randomly selected and subjected to RT PCR, out of the ten (10) IgM positive samples from each state.

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