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SUBMITTER: Ludewick HP
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3371776 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Emerging infectious diseases 20050701 7
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 genotypes within the subgroups. A shift in the predominant group was documented in successive seasons. Whereas the F gene was relatively conserved between subgroups, a high degree of variation was observ ...[more]