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The role of human Metapneumovirus genetic diversity and nasopharyngeal viral load on symptom severity in adults.
Virology journal - 23 May 2018
Oong Xiang Yong, Chook Jack Bee, Ng Kim Tien, Chow Wei Zhen, Chan Kok Gan, Hanafi Nik Sherina, Pang Yong Kek, Chan Yoke Fun, Kamarulzaman Adeeba, Tee Kok Keng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is established as one of the causative agents of respiratory tract infections. To date, there are limited reports that describe the effect of HMPV genotypes and/or viral load on disease pathogenesis in adults. This study aims to determine the role of HMPV genetic diversity and nasopharyngeal viral load on symptom severity in outpatient adults with acute respiratory tract...
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