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Human metapneumovirus infection in young children hospitalized with acute respiratory tract disease: virologic and clinical features.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal - 1 May 2008
Caracciolo Sonia, Minini Chiara, Colombrita Domenico, Rossi Daniele, Miglietti Nunzia, Vettore Emanuela, Caruso Arnaldo, Fiorentini Simona
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is an emerging virus associated with acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) in young children. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate virologic and clinical features of hMPV infection during 2 consecutive winter-spring seasons. METHODS: Nasal washes were obtained from children younger than 5 years of age hospitalized for ARI. Specimens were tested for hMPV by reverse...
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