Human metapneumovirus prevalence and patterns of subgroup persistence identified through surveillance of pediatric pneumonia hospital admissions in coastal Kenya, 2007–2016

Human metapneumovirus prevalence and patterns of subgroup persistence identified through surveillance of pediatric pneumonia hospital admissions in coastal Kenya, 2007–2016

Abstract Background Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an important respiratory pathogen that causes seasonal epidemics of acute respiratory illness and contributes significantly to childhood pneumonia. Current knowledge and understanding on its patterns of spread, prevalence and persistence in communi...

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Main Authors: John W. Oketch, Everlyn Kamau, Grieven P. Otieno, James R. Otieno, Charles N. Agoti, D. James Nokes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Human metapneumovirus
Prevalence
Subgroup
Epidemic
Temporal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4381-9

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