Nomenclature for describing the genetic characteristics of wild-type measles viruses (‎update)‎

Overview

Molecular virological surveillance activities must become part of routine surveillance for measles. The recent identification of new genotypes and the rate at which these have been found suggests that our understanding of the extent of genetic heterogeneity present among wild-type measles viruses is still far from complete. The quality of virological surveillance needs to be improved in all areas and standardization of laboratory methods will increase the utility of the molecular data.