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Enterovirus-D68 (EV-D68) in pediatric patients with respiratory infection: The circulation of a new B3 clade in Italy.
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology - 1 Jan 2000
Piralla Antonio, Principi Nicola, Ruggiero Luca, Girello Alessia, Giardina Federica, De Sando Elisabetta, Caimmi Silvia, Bianchini Sonia, Marseglia Gian Luigi, Lunghi Giovanna, Baldanti Fausto, Esposito Susanna
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In recent years, several outbreaks due to Enterovirus D-68 (EV-D68) have been reported, and it was confirmed that the virus can cause upper and lower respiratory tract diseases and be associated with the development of neurological problems. OBJECTIVES: The main aim of this research was to study the genetic characteristics of EV-D68 strains that were circulating in Italy identified during an outbreak...
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