Merkel Cell Polyomavirus in Respiratory Tract Secretions
Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV), associated with Merkel cell carcinoma, was detected in 27 of 635 nasopharyngeal aspirate samples by real-time PCR. MCPyV was more commonly found in adults than in children. Presence in the upper respiratory tract may be a general property of human PyVs.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2009-03-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/3/08-1206_article |