Merkel cell polyomavirus DNA in respiratory specimens from children and adults.
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ABSTRACT: Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) DNA was detected in 7 (1.3%) of 526 respiratory tract samples from patients in Australia with upper or lower respiratory tract symptoms. Partial T antigen and major capsid protein sequences of MCPyV identified in respiratory secretions showed high homology (99%-100%) to those found in Merkel cell carcinoma.
SUBMITTER: Bialasiewicz S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2681122 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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