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Detection and characterization of a novel human parechovirus genotype in Thailand.
Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases - 1 Apr 2015
Chuchaona Watchaporn, Khamrin Pattara, Yodmeeklin Arpaporn, Saikruang Wilaiporn, Kongsricharoern Tipachan, Ukarapol Nuthapong, Okitsu Shoko, Hayakawa Satoshi, Ushijima Hiroshi, Maneekarn Niwat
Abstract excerpt
Human parechoviruses (HPeV), member in the family Picornaviridae, cause respiratory symptoms primarily in infants and young children. Currently, 16 genotypes have been described based on phylogenetic analysis of VP1 sequences, all of which have a global distribution. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and genotype distribution of HPeV in Thailand. A total of 171 fecal specimens collected...
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