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A study of the genetic variability of human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) in Cambodia reveals the existence of a new HRSV group B genotype.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Oct 2011
Arnott Alicia, Vong Sirenda, Mardy Sek, Chu Simon, Naughtin Monica, Sovann Ly, Buecher Carole, Beauté Julien, Rith Sareth, Borand Laurence, Asgari Nima, Frutos Roger, Guillard Bertrand, Touch Sok, Deubel Vincent, Buchy Philippe
Abstract excerpt
Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization of children aged <5 years due to respiratory illness in industrialized countries, and pneumonia is the leading cause of mortality among children aged <5 years worldwide. Although HRSV was first identified in 1956, a preventative vaccine has yet to be developed. Here we report the results of the first study to investigate the...
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