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Genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus over 4 consecutive years in Australia.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Jun 2006
Mackay Ian M, Bialasiewicz Seweryn, Jacob Kevin C, McQueen Emily, Arden Katherine E, Nissen Michael D, Sloots Theo P
Abstract excerpt
The molecular epidemiologic profile of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection has likely been skewed toward certain genetic subtypes because of assay-design issues, and no comprehensive studies have been conducted to date. Here, reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction was used to screen 10,319 specimens from patients presenting to hospitals with suspected respiratory tract infections during 2001-2004....
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