Abstract
In an epidemiologic investigation of respiratory infections in Italy, October 2008-September 2009, we tested samples from patients for respiratory viruses. Human enterovirus genotype EV-104 (identified in Switzerland) was found in 3 immunocompromised and 2 immunocompetent patients. EV-104 is closely related to human rhinoviruses; thus, both types of viruses should be sought in respiratory syndromes.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Enterovirus C, Human* / genetics
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Enterovirus C, Human* / isolation & purification
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Enterovirus Infections / complications
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Enterovirus Infections / epidemiology*
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Enterovirus Infections / immunology
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Enterovirus Infections / virology
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Female
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Genetic Variation
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Genome, Viral
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Humans
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Immunocompetence
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Italy / epidemiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Phylogeny
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RNA, Viral / analysis
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RNA, Viral / genetics
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Respiratory Tract Infections / epidemiology*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / etiology
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Sequence Analysis, RNA
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Species Specificity
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Time Factors