Genome Sequence of Lassa Virus Isolated from the First Domestically Acquired Case in Germany.

ABSTRACT: Lassa virus (LASV) is a zoonotic, hemorrhagic fever-causing virus endemic in West Africa, for which no approved vaccines or specific treatment options exist. Here, we report the genome sequence of LASV isolated from the first case of acquired Lassa fever disease outside of Africa.

SUBMITTER: Wolff S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5034122 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature