Genomic sequence of yellow fever virus from a Dutch traveller returning from the Gambia-Senegal region, the Netherlands, November 2018

My V.T. Phan, Sarwa Darwish Murad, Annemiek A. van der Eijk, Herold J. Metselaar, Hermien Hartog, Femme Harinck, Corine H. GeurtsvanKessel, Richard Molenkamp, Matthew Cotten, Marion P.G. Koopmans*

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Abstract

In November 2018, yellow fever was diagnosed in a Dutch traveller returning from a bicycle tour in the Gambia-Senegal region. A complete genome sequence of yellow fever virus (YFV) from the case was generated and clustered phylogenetically with YFV from the Gambia and Senegal, ruling out importation into the Netherlands from recent outbreaks in Brazil or Angola. We emphasise the need for increased public awareness of YFV vaccination before travelling to endemic countries.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1800684
Number of pages4
JournalEurosurveillance
Volume24
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24-Jan-2019
Externally publishedYes

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