Complete genome sequence of a wild-type measles virus isolated during a 2016 winter outbreak in a refugee settlement in Calais, France

Measles outbreaks are regularly reported in European countries despite efforts to improve vaccination coverage. In January 2016, an outbreak occurred in a refugee settlement in Calais, France. We report here the complete genome sequence of a wild-type measles virus isolated from a health care worker (MVi/Calais. FRA/01.16) infected during this outbreak.

Author(s): Dina J, Hamel J, Antona D, Vabret A

Publishing year: 2017

Pages: pii: e00009-17

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