Definition of «outbreak strain»

The phrase "outbreak strain" refers to a particular type or variant of a harmful microorganism (such as a virus or bacteria) that is causing a disease outbreak. It is a specific version or subtype of the microorganism that is identified as the main cause of the outbreak.

Sentences with «outbreak strain»

They also revealed that the outbreak was more extensive than previously realised, finding that over twice as many people were carrying or were infected with the same outbreak strain. (cggh.org)
Samples from these papayas yielded outbreak strains of Salmonella Kiambu and Salmonella Thompson. (cdc.gov)
«Single dose Ebola vaccine is safe, effective in monkeys against outbreak strain: VSV - EBOV appears to trigger innate, adaptive immunity.» (sciencedaily.com)
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