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Human parechovirus infections in Dutch children and the association between serotype and disease severity.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 15 Jan 2006
Benschop K S M, Schinkel J, Minnaar R P, Pajkrt D, Spanjerberg L, Kraakman H C, Berkhout B, Zaaijer H L, Beld M G H M, Wolthers K C
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BACKGROUND: Human parechoviruses (HPeVs) are members of the family Picornaviridae and are classified into 3 known serotypes: HPeV1, HPeV2, and the recently identified HPeV3. HPeV1 and HPeV2 infections are most commonly associated with mild respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms and occasionally with severe disease conditions, such as flaccid paralysis and encephalitis. HPeV3 infection has been associated with...
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