High genetic diversity and predominance of Rhinovirus A and C from Panamanian hospitalized children under five years with respiratory infections

• Main Authors: Franco Danilo, Delfraro Adriana, Abrego Leyda, Cano Maria, Castillo Celedonio, Castillo Marlene, Castillo Juan, Pascale Juan, Arbiza Juan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2012-11-01
• Series: Virology Journal
• Subjects: Rhinovirus; Panama; Genetic diversity
• Online Access: http://www.virologyj.com/content/9/1/257
• ISSN: 1743-422X

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human Rhinoviruses (HRVs) have high genetic diversity and three species have been described: HRV-A, HRV-B, and the recently recognized HRV-C, which has been rapidly identified worldwide.</p> <p>Findings</p> <p>In the present study, we report the frequency and diversity of Human Rhinovirus (HRV) strains circulating in Panama from children hospitalized with respiratory infections.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>HRVs of species A, B and C have been identified with a predominance of HRV-A and HRV-C over HRV-B, and marked genetic diversity within each species.</p>