Genetic and Antigenic Variability of Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (Groups A and B) Isolated over Seven Consecutive Seasons in Argentina (1995 to 2001)

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The genetic and antigenic variability of human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) strains isolated in Buenos Aires from 1995 to 2001 was evaluated by partial nucleotide sequencing of the G gene and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay analysis with anti-G monoclonal antibodies. Phylogenetic analyses showed that 37 group A strains clustered into five genotypes, whereas 20 group B strains clustered into three...