Global genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus fusion gene

  • Guy Boivin*
  • , Ian Mackay
  • , Theo P. Sloots
  • , Shabir Madhi
  • , François Freymuth
  • , Dana Wolf
  • , Yonat Shemer-Avni
  • , Herbert Ludewick
  • , Gregory C. Gray
  • , Éric LeBlanc
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

131 Scopus citations

Abstract

We analyzed 64 human metapneumovirus strains from eight countries. Phylogenetic analysis identified two groups (A and B, amino acid identity 93%-96%) and four subgroups. Although group A strains predominated, accounting for 69% of all strains, as many B as A strains were found in persons ≥3 years of age.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1154-1157
Number of pages4
JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases
Volume10
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2004
Externally publishedYes

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Global genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus fusion gene'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this