Clinical laboratories historically diagnose seven or eight respiratory virus infections using a
combination of techniques including enzyme immunoassay, direct fluorescent antibody …

Influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza virus,
coronaviruses, and rhinoviruses are among the most common viruses causing mild …

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), discovered in 2001, most commonly causes upper and
lower respiratory tract infections in young children, but is also a concern for elderly subjects …

Since the discovery of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in 2001, the virus has been
identified worldwide. hMPV is a common respiratory pathogen, particularly in infants and …

It has been 10 years since human metapneumovirus (HMPV) was identified as a causative
agent of respiratory illness in humans. Since then, numerous studies have contributed to a …

Background. Acute respiratory infections are the most common illnesses experienced by
people of all ages worldwide. A portion of hitherto unexplained viral respiratory tract …

Background: We compared the clinical and demographic features of children with lower
respiratory tract infection (LRI) caused by human metapneumovirus (HMPV), respiratory …

Recent studies have associated human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in children with
respiratory disease of similar severity as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. We …

Acute respiratory infections are a major cause of morbidity in children both in developed and
developing countries. A wide range of respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial …

Background Each winter respiratory viruses account for a significant proportion of serious
respiratory illness, including hospitalization, in older adults and those with underlying …