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Molecular characterization of adenovirus circulating in Central and South America during the 2006-2008 period.
Influenza and other respiratory viruses - 1 Nov 2009
García Josefina, Sovero Merly, Laguna-Torres Victor Alberto, Gomez Jorge, Chicaiza Wilson, Barrantes Melvin, Sanchez Felix, Jimenez Mirna, Comach Guillermo, de Rivera Ivette L, Agudo Roberto, Arango Ana E, Barboza Alma, Aguayo Nicolas, Kochel Tadeusz J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human Adenoviruses are recognized pathogens, causing a broad spectrum of diseases. Serotype identification is critical for epidemiological surveillance, detection of new strains and understanding of HAdvs pathogenesis. Little data is available about HAdvs subtypes in Latin America. METHODS: In this study, we have molecularly characterized 213 adenoviruses collected from ILI presenting patients, during...
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