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Genetic diversity, seasonality and transmission network of human metapneumovirus: identification of a unique sub-lineage of the fusion and attachment genes.
Scientific reports - 9 Jun 2016
Chow Wei Zhen, Chan Yoke Fun, Oong Xiang Yong, Ng Liang Jie, Nor'E Siti Sarah, Ng Kim Tien, Chan Kok Gan, Hanafi Nik Sherina, Pang Yong Kek, Kamarulzaman Adeeba, Tee Kok Keng
Abstract excerpt
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an important viral respiratory pathogen worldwide. Current knowledge regarding the genetic diversity, seasonality and transmission dynamics of HMPV among adults and children living in tropical climate remains limited. HMPV prevailed at 2.2% (n = 86/3,935) among individuals presented with acute respiratory tract infections in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia between 2012 and 2014. Seasonal...
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