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Genetic characteristics of human parainfluenza viruses 1-4 associated with acute lower respiratory tract infection in Chinese children, during 2015-2021.
Microbiology spectrum - 3 Oct 2024
Zhu Yun, Sun Yun, Li Changchong, Lu Gen, Jin Rong, Xu Baoping, Shang Yunxiao, Ai Junhong, Wang Ran, Duan Yali, Chen Xiangpeng, Xie Zhengde
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Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) are a significant cause of acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRTIs) among young children and elderly individuals worldwide. The four types of HPIVs (HPIV1-4) can cause recurrent infections and pose a significant economic burden on health care systems globally. However, owing to the limited availability of complete genome sequences, the genetic evolution of these...
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