Human Metapneumovirus: A Largely Unrecognized Threat to Human Health

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infects most children by five years of age. The virus can cause both upper and lower respiratory tract disease and can be life threatening. High-risk populations include young children who are exposed to virus for the first time and the elderly. Currently, there is no st...

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Main Authors: Charles J. Russell, Rhiannon R. Penkert, Sonnie Kim, Julia L. Hurwitz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/2/109