Article
Genetic diversity and molecular epidemiology of human rhinoviruses in South Africa.
Influenza and other respiratory viruses - 1 Sept 2014
Pretorius Marthi A, Tempia Stefano, Treurnicht Florette K, Walaza Sibongile, Cohen Adam L, Moyes Jocelyn, Hellferscee Orienka, Variava Ebrahim, Dawood Halima, Chhagan Meera, Haffjee Sumayya, Madhi Shabir A, Cohen Cheryl, Venter Marietjie
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Rhinoviruses (RV) are a well-established cause of respiratory illness. RV-C has been associated with more severe illness. We aimed to characterize and compare the clinical presentations and disease severity of different RV type circulating in South Africa. METHOD: We performed two analyses of RV-positive specimens identified through surveillance in South Africa across all age groups. First,...
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