Emergence of measles virus genotype D8 amidst endemic B3 circulation in Uganda, 2023-2025
The detection of measles D8 alongside the endemic B3 indicated possible gaps in the existing surveillance system and vaccination coverage. These findings highlight the critical importance of molecular surveillance and the urgent need to enhance measles vaccination coverage.
Authors
- Prossy Namuwulya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9468-1788)
- Phionah Tushabe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0729-5505)
- Molly Birungi
- Barnabas Bakamutumaho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4259-8509)
- James Peter Eliku
- Irene Turyahabwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5923-378X)
- Francis Aine
- Lucy Nakabazzi
- Josephine Bwogi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6975-7106)
- Henry Bukenya
- Immaculate Ampeire
- Maria Nabbuto
- Qouilazoni Aquino Ukuli
- Rena Nakyeyune (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0506-4014)
- Annet Kisakye
- Micheal Baganizi
- Jacob Mpiima
- Mathias Ssenono
- Jonathan Comfort Haumba
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (UG)
- World Health Organization - Uganda (UG)
- Uganda Virus Research Institute (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108255
- Primary Topic
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00