Article
Molecular characterization of respiratory syncytial virus circulating in Tunisia between 2015 and 2018.
Journal of medical microbiology - 1 Sept 2020
Jerbi Amira, Fodha Imene, Ben Hamida-Rebai Meriam, Ben Hadj Fredj Mouna, Ataoui Imene, Bennour Haifa, Abroug Saoussen, Khlifa Monia, Mathlouthi Jihen, Mahdhaoui Nabiha, Boussetta Khedija, Trabelsi Abdelhalim
Abstract excerpt
Introduction. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most frequently identified viral agent in children with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). No data are available to date regarding RSV genotypes circulating in Tunisia.Aim. The aim of the present study was to investigate the genetic variability of the glycoprotein G gene in Tunisian RSV strains.Methodology. Nasopharyngeal aspirates were collected from...
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