Human Metapneumovirus Genetic Variability, South Africa

The molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) were characterized for a 3-year period (2000–2002) from viruses that were identified in South Africa. Two major genetic groups (A and B) and 2 subgroups (1 and 2) of hMPV were identified, as well as 2–6 possible gen...

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Main Authors: Herbert P. Ludewick, Yacine Abed, Nadia van Niekerk, Guy Boivin, Keith P. Klugman, Shabir A. Madhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-07-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/11/7/05-0050_article