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Molecular epidemiological analysis of Saffold cardiovirus genotype 3 from upper respiratory infection patients in Taiwan.
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology - 1 Sept 2015
Lin Tsuey-Li, Lin Ting-Han, Chiu Shu-Chun, Huang Yuan-Pin, Ho Cheng-Mao, Lee Chia-Chi, Wu Ho-Sheng, Lin Jih-Hui
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Saffold cardiovirus (SAFV) belongs to the Cardiovirus genus of Picornaviridae family, and may be a relevant new human pathogen; Thus far, eleven genotypes have been identified. The SAFV type 3 (SAFV-3) is thought to be the major genotype and is detected relatively frequently in children with acute gastroenteritis and respiratory illness. The epidemiology and pathogenicity of SAFV-3 remain unclear....
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