Comparative analysis of spatial-temporal patterns of human metapneumovirus and respiratory syncytial virus in Africa using genetic data, 2011–2014

Comparative analysis of spatial-temporal patterns of human metapneumovirus and respiratory syncytial virus in Africa using genetic data, 2011–2014

Abstract Background Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are leading causes of viral severe acute respiratory illnesses in childhood. Both the two viruses belong to the Pneumoviridae family and show overlapping clinical, epidemiological and transmission features. Howeve...

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Main Authors: John W. Oketch, Everlyn Kamau, James R. Otieno, Anthony Mwema, Clement Lewa, Everlyne Isoe, D. James Nokes, Charles N. Agoti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
Human metapneumovirus
Respiratory syncytial virus
Phylogeographic analysis
Spatial-temporal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-021-01570-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-021-01570-8

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