Human metapneumovirus as a causative agent of lower respiratory tract infection in four patients: The first report of human metapneumovirus infection confirmed by RNA sequences in Taiwan
Journal
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
5
Pages
392-396
Date Issued
2006
Author(s)
Abstract
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been described as a human pathogen associated with respiratory disease in most parts of the world from all age groups. This report presents the first 4 cases of HMPV disease confirmed by the sequences of PCR products in Taiwan. ? 2005 Taylor & Francis.
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Other Subjects
antibiotic agent; cefepime; cefotaxime; gentamicin; aged; anamnesis; article; artificial ventilation; bronchopneumonia; case report; child; clinical feature; drug substitution; endotracheal intubation; follow up; hospital infection; human; human cell; Human metapneumovirus; human tissue; leukocyte count; lower respiratory tract infection; male; physical examination; polymerase chain reaction; RNA sequence; sequence analysis; subglottic stenosis; Taiwan; thorax radiography; tracheostomy; treatment outcome; virus identification; virus infection; virus isolation; Aged, 80 and over; Base Sequence; Child, Preschool; Humans; Infant; Male; Metapneumovirus; Paramyxoviridae Infections; Phylogeny; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Respiratory Tract Infections; RNA, Viral; Taiwan
Type
journal article