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Human metapneumovirus infection in a cohort of young asymptomatic subjects.
The new microbiologica - 1 Jul 2009
Bruno Rosalinda, Marsico Stefania, Minini Chiara, Apostoli Paola, Fiorentini Simona, Caruso Arnaldo
Abstract excerpt
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a recently described cause of respiratory infection. The purpose of this study was to to further the available information on the circulation of HMPV among young asymptomatic subjects. The epidemiology of HMPV was examined in a cohort of 73 university students during a winter season by using polymerase chain reaction. HPMV was detected in 3/73 (4.1%) asymptomatic subjects....
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