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Vaccines for the Paramyxoviruses and Pneumoviruses: Successes, Candidates, and Hurdles.


ABSTRACT: Human parainfluenza viruses (family Paramyxoviridae), human metapneumovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (family Pneumoviridae) infect most infants and children within the first few years of life and are the etiologic agents for many serious acute respiratory illnesses. These virus infections are also associated with long-term diseases that impact quality of life, including asthma. Despite over a half-century of vaccine research, development, and clinical trials, no vaccine has been licensed to date for the paramyxoviruses or pneumoviruses for the youngest infants. In this study, we describe the recent reclassification of paramyxoviruses and pneumoviruses into distinct families by the International Committee on the Taxonomy of Viruses. We also discuss some past unsuccessful vaccine trials and some currently preferred vaccine strategies. Finally, we discuss hurdles that must be overcome to support successful respiratory virus vaccine development for the youngest children.

SUBMITTER: Russell CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5863084 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Vaccines for the Paramyxoviruses and Pneumoviruses: Successes, Candidates, and Hurdles.

Russell Charles J CJ   Simões Eric A F EAF   Hurwitz Julia L JL  

Viral immunology 20180111 2


Human parainfluenza viruses (family Paramyxoviridae), human metapneumovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (family Pneumoviridae) infect most infants and children within the first few years of life and are the etiologic agents for many serious acute respiratory illnesses. These virus infections are also associated with long-term diseases that impact quality of life, including asthma. Despite over a half-century of vaccine research, development, and clinical trials, no vaccine has been licensed  ...[more]

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