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Genotyping of human rhinovirus in adult patients with acute respiratory infections identified predominant infections of genotype A21.
Scientific reports - 27 Jan 2017
Ren Lili, Yang Donghong, Ren Xianwen, Li Mingkun, Mu Xinlin, Wang Qi, Cao Jie, Hu Ke, Yan Chunliang, Fan Hongwei, Li Xiangxin, Chen Yusheng, Wang Ruiqin, An Fucheng, An Shuchang, Luo Ming, Wang Ying, Xiao Yan, Xiang Zichun, Xiao Yan, Li Li, Huang Fang, Jin Qi, Gao Zhancheng, Wang Jianwei
Abstract excerpt
Human rhinovirus (HRV) is an important causative agent of acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs). The roles of specific HRV genotypes in patients suffering from ARTIs have not been well established. We recruited 147 adult inpatients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and 291 adult outpatients with upper ARTIs (URTIs). Respiratory pathogens were screened via PCR assays. HRV was detected in 42 patients,...
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