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Viral metagenomic analysis of human bocavirus in pediatric pneumonia: detection pattern and genetic characterization.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - 1 Jan 2026
Zhang Ju, Chen Jiaheng, Hu Ming, Wang Jiaping, Ning Songyi, Zhang Wen, Sun Runfeng
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Background: Human bocavirus (HBoV) is frequently detected in pediatric respiratory samples, but its clinical role remains difficult to interpret because of asymptomatic shedding and frequent co-detection with other pathogens. Data from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), which more directly reflects the lower respiratory tract, remain limited. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 179 BALF samples collected...
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