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Genetic diversity of respiratory syncytial virus in children with community-acquired pneumonia in Guangzhou: an epidemiological update.
Pediatric research - 1 Feb 2026
Zheng Guixing, Zhan Changwen, Pan Hainei, Lu Yingfang, Zhang Haiqi, Xu Xueying, Lin Xinyuan, Qin Sheng
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BACKGROUND: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common infectious disease with a mortality rate of 2-14%. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) frequently causes CAP in children. This study aimed to investigate RSV genetic diversity in children under 15 years of age with CAP, evaluate nucleotide substitution rates, and examine associations with clinical characteristics and outcomes. METHODS: A retrospective...
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