Deletion of human metapneumovirus M2-2 increases mutation frequency and attenuates growth in hamsters
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection can cause acute lower respiratory tract illness in infants, the immunocompromised, and the elderly. Currently there are no licensed preventative measures for hMPV infections. Using a variant of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Virology Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/5/1/69 |