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Human Metapneumovirus: Epidemiology and Possible Prophylactic Treatments

, 2022
En el 2001, se identificó en Holanda al metapneumovirus humano (hMPV) como un “nuevo” agente etiológico causante de infecciones respiratorias agudas en infantes menores de 5 años; sin embargo, también se ha aislado en personas de la tercera edad e ...
Solís Rodríguez, Marcela, Tirado Mendoza, Rocío G., Alpuche Solís, Angel G.   +2 more
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Discovery and Characterization of Novel RNA Viruses in Aquatic North American Wild Birds

Viruses, 2019
Wild birds are recognized viral reservoirs but our understanding about avian viral diversity is limited. We describe here three novel RNA viruses that we identified in oropharyngeal/cloacal swabs collected from wild birds.
Marta Canuti, Ashley N. K. Kroyer, Davor Ojkic, Hugh G. Whitney, Gregory J. Robertson, Andrew S. Lang   +5 more
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COPD Is Associated with Elevated IFN-β Production by Bronchial Epithelial Cells Infected with RSV or hMPV

Viruses, 2021
IFN treatment may be a viable option for treating COPD exacerbations based on evidence of IFN deficiency in COPD. However, in vitro studies have used primarily influenza and rhinoviruses to investigate IFN responses.
Natasha Collinson, Natale Snape, Kenneth Beagley, Emmanuelle Fantino, Kirsten Spann   +4 more
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Human Metapneumovirus Infection among Children Hospitalized with Acute Respiratory Illness

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2004
Recent studies have associated human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in children with respiratory disease of similar severity as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection.
James A. Mullins, Dean D. Erdman, Geoffrey A. Weinberg, Kathryn M. Edwards, Caroline B. Hall, Frances J. Walker, Marika Iwane, Larry J. Anderson   +7 more
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Respiratory Viruses in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Viruses, 2021
Solid organ transplantation is often lifesaving, but does carry an increased risk of infection. Respiratory viral infections are one of the most prevalent infections, and are a cause of significant morbidity and mortality, especially among lung ...
Roni Bitterman, Deepali Kumar
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Vigilância de oito vírus respiratórios em amostras clínicas de pacientes pediátricos no sudeste do Brasil Surveillance of eight respiratory viruses in clinical samples of pediatric patients in Southeast Brazil

Jornal de Pediatria, 2007
OBJETIVO: Detecção de oito vírus respiratórios mais comuns: vírus respiratório sincicial humano (VRSH), vírus influenza tipo A e B (IA e IB), vírus da parainfluenza 1, 2 e 3 (VPIH1, 2 e 3), adenovírus (Ad) e metapneumovírus humano (MPVH), a fim de ...
Luciano M. Thomazelli, Sandra Vieira, Andrea L. Leal, Thereza S. Sousa, Daniele B. L. Oliveira, Miguel A. Golono, Alfredo E. Gillio, Klaus E. Stwien, Dean D. Erdman, Edison L. Durigon   +9 more
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CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILES OF NOVEL VIRUSES IN LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN [PDF]

Romanian Journal of Pediatrics, 2015
Viral respiratory tract infections are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in pediatric pathology. The authors provide the latest information on the structure, pathogenesis, clinical features, epidemiology and response to treatment of ...
Alexandru-Ioan Ulmeanu, Carmen Zapucioiu, Coriolan-Emil Ulmeanu   +2 more
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Breaking In: Human Metapneumovirus Fusion and Entry

Viruses, 2013
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a leading cause of respiratory infection that causes upper airway and severe lower respiratory tract infections. HMPV infection is initiated by viral surface glycoproteins that attach to cellular receptors and mediate ...
John V. Williams, Reagan G. Cox
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EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HUMAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN IN TWO CONSECUTIVE POSTPANDEMIC YEARS. [PDF]

We assessed human metapneumovirus infections in children hospitalized between 2011 and 2023 and compared the strongest pre- and postpandemic seasons.
Aebi, Christoph, Latzin, Philipp, Steinberg, Ruth, Marty, Véronique, Agyeman, Philipp KA, Korten, Insa   +5 more
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Community-acquired pneumonia and encephalitis due to human metapneumovirus

, 2022
El metapneumovirus humano es un virus ARN, clasificado en el grupo de patógenos respiratorios como el segundo más frecuente de la lista, después del virus sincitial respiratorio.
Lozano Jaramillo, María I., Alvarez Olmos, Martha I., Hernández Sarmiento, Ricardo, Zubiria, Daniel De, Aguirre Zambrano, Cecilia   +4 more
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