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Global genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus fusion gene.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jun 2004
Boivin Guy, Mackay Ian, Sloots Theo P, Madhi Shabir, Freymuth François, Wolf Dana, Shemer-Avni Yonat, Ludewick Herbert, Gray Gregory C, LeBlanc Eric
Abstract excerpt
We analyzed 64 human metapneumovirus strains from eight countries. Phylogenetic analysis identified two groups (A and B, amino acid identity 93%-96%) and four subgroups. Although group A strains predominated, accounting for 69% of all strains, as many B as A strains were found in persons >3 years of age.
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