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Molecular detection and characterization through analysis of the hexon and fiber genes of Adenoviruses causing conjunctivitis in Tunisia, North Africa.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Feb 2017
Fedaoui Nadia, Ben Ayed Narjess, Ben Yahia Ahlem, Hammami Walid, Matri Leila, Nacef Leila, Triki Henda
Abstract excerpt
Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) are common causes of conjunctivitis. This study describes the epidemiological features and characterizes by phylogenetic analysis HAdVs isolated from patients with conjunctivitis in Tunisia, North Africa. Data on out-patients presenting with conjunctivitis during 2 years (2012-2013) were analyzed. Conjunctival swabs obtained from 240 patients were assessed for the presence of HAdVs by...
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