The role of human Metapneumovirus genetic diversity and nasopharyngeal viral load on symptom severity in adults

The role of human Metapneumovirus genetic diversity and nasopharyngeal viral load on symptom severity in adults

Abstract 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...

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Main Authors: Xiang Yong Oong, Jack Bee Chook, Kim Tien Ng, Wei Zhen Chow, Kok Gan Chan, Nik Sherina Hanafi, Yong Kek Pang, Yoke Fun Chan, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Kok Keng Tee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV)
Genetic diversity
Viral load
Symptom severity
Acute respiratory tract infection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12985-018-1005-8

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