The role of human Metapneumovirus genetic diversity and nasopharyngeal viral load on symptom severity in adults

• Main Authors: Oong, Xiang Yong, Chook, Jack Bee *, Ng, Kim Tien, Chow, Wei Zhen, Chan, Kok Gan, Hanafi, Nik Sherina, Pang, Yong Kek, Chan, Yoke Fun, Adeeba Kamarulzaman,, Tee, Kok Keng
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BioMed Central 2018
• Subjects: RF Otorhinolaryngology
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/869/1/12985_2018_Article_1005.pdf; http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/869/; http://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-018-1005-8

Background:Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is established as one of the causative agents of respiratory tract infections. To date, there are limited reports that describe the effect of HMPV genotypes and/or viral load on disease pathogenesis in adults. This study aims to determine the role of HMPV gene...