Human metapneumovirus in hospitalized children less than five years of age in Pakistan

Conclusion: The proportion of hMPV was higher among hospitalized infants with ARI. Pneumonia was the primary discharge diagnoses of patients who tested positive for hMPV. hMPV could be a target for future vaccine to further decrease the burden of ARI morbidity and possibly mortality in developing countries. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Journal of Medical Virology - February 9, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: Mohammad Tahir Yousafzai, Romesa Ibrahim, Rozina Thobani, Fatima Aziz, Asad Ali Tags: Research Article Source Type: research