Article
The transmission dynamics and diversity of human metapneumovirus in Peru.
Influenza and other respiratory viruses - 1 Jul 2018
Pollett Simon, Trovão Nidia S, Tan Yi, Eden John-Sebastian, Halpin Rebecca A, Bera Jayati, Das Suman R, Wentworth David, Ocaña Victor, Mendocilla Silvia M, Álvarez Carlos, Calisto Maria E, Garcia Josefina, Halsey Eric, Ampuero Julia S, Nelson Martha I, Leguia Mariana
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The transmission dynamics of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in tropical countries remain unclear. Further understanding of the genetic diversity of the virus could aid in HMPV vaccine design and improve our understanding of respiratory virus transmission dynamics in low- and middle-income countries. MATERIALS & METHODS: We examined the evolution of HMPV in Peru through phylogenetic analysis of 61 full...
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