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Novel human parvovirus 4 genotype 3 in infants, Ghana.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jul 2010
Panning Marcus, Kobbe Robin, Vollbach Silke, Drexler Jan Felix, Adjei Samuel, Adjei Ohene, Drosten Christian, May Jürgen, Eis-Hubinger Anna Maria
Abstract excerpt
Human parvovirus 4 has been considered to be transmitted only parenterally. However, after novel genotype 3 of parvovirus 4 was found in 2 patients with no parenteral risks, we tested infants in Ghana. A viremia rate of 8.6% over 2 years indicates that this infection is common in children in Africa.
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