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

Cheng M.-F.Chen B.-C.CHUAN-LIANG KAOKao C.-H.Hsieh K.-S.Liu Y.-C.2020-07-032020-07-0320060036-5548https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/508033Human 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.[SDGs]SDG3antibiotic 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; TaiwanHuman 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 Taiwanjournal article10.1080/00365540500388750167095472-s2.0-33744827453