Article
Differences in viral load among human respiratory syncytial virus genotypes in hospitalized children with severe acute respiratory infections in the Philippines.
Virology journal - 27 Jun 2016
Kadji Francois Marie Ngako, Okamoto Michiko, Furuse Yuki, Tamaki Raita, Suzuki Akira, Lirio Irene, Dapat Clyde, Malasao Rungnapa, Saito Mariko, Pedrera-Rico Gay Anne Granada, Tallo Veronica, Lupisan Socorro, Saito Mayuko, Oshitani Hitoshi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is a leading viral etiologic agent of pediatric lower respiratory infections, including bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Two antigenic subgroups, HRSV-A and B, each contain several genotypes. While viral load may vary among HRSV genotypes and affect the clinical course of disease, data are scarce regarding the actual differences among genotypes. Therefore, this...
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