Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of human metapneumovirus strains from Kenya and Zambia

Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of human metapneumovirus strains from Kenya and Zambia

Abstract Background Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an important cause of acute respiratory illness in young children. Whole genome sequencing enables better identification of transmission events and outbreaks, which is not always possible with sub-genomic sequences. Results We report a 2-reaction a...

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Main Authors: Everlyn Kamau, John W. Oketch, Zaydah R. de Laurent, My V. T. Phan, Charles N. Agoti, D. James Nokes, Matthew Cotten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Metapneumovirus
Genome
Diversity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-019-6400-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-019-6400-z

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