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Global genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus fusion gene.


ABSTRACT: We analyzed 64 human metapneumovirus strains from eight countries. Phylogenetic analysis identified two groups (A and B, amino acid identity 93%-96%) and four subgroups. Although group A strains predominated, accounting for 69% of all strains, as many B as A strains were found in persons >3 years of age.

SUBMITTER: Boivin G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3323143 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Global genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus fusion gene.

Boivin Guy G   Mackay Ian I   Sloots Theo P TP   Madhi Shabir S   Freymuth François F   Wolf Dana D   Shemer-Avni Yonat Y   Ludewick Herbert H   Gray Gregory C GC   LeBlanc Eric E  

Emerging infectious diseases 20040601 6


We analyzed 64 human metapneumovirus strains from eight countries. Phylogenetic analysis identified two groups (A and B, amino acid identity 93%-96%) and four subgroups. Although group A strains predominated, accounting for 69% of all strains, as many B as A strains were found in persons >3 years of age. ...[more]

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