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Genotype variability of human metapneumovirus, South Korea.
Journal of medical virology - 1 May 2008
Chung Ju-Young, Han Tae Hee, Kim Sang Woo, Hwang Eung-Soo
Abstract excerpt
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a virus causing lower respiratory tract infections in children, is classified two major groups or genotypes of hMPV and recently existence of multiple lineages has been suggested. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent of genetic variation and circulation pattern of hMPV in Korea. Between January 2005 and April 2007, nasopharyngeal aspirates were collected from 1,214...
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