Comparison of Human Metapneumovirus Genotypes from the Province of Bolzano in Northern Italy with Strains from Surrounding Regions in Italy and Austria

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  • Larcher Clara
    Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology, Azienda Sanitaria dell'Alto Adige, Italy
  • Pagani Elisabetta
    Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology, Azienda Sanitaria dell'Alto Adige, Italy
  • Rossi Patrizia
    Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology, Azienda Sanitaria dell'Alto Adige, Italy
  • Amato Barbara
    Department of Hematology, Regional Hospital of Bolzano, Italy
  • Pescollderungg Lydia
    Department of Pediatrics, Regional Hospital of Bolzano, Italy
  • Campanini Giulia
    Service of Virology, Foundation IRCCS, Policlinico San Matteo, Italy
  • Percivalle Elena
    Service of Virology, Foundation IRCCS, Policlinico San Matteo, Italy
  • Huemer Hartwig P.
    Department of Hygiene, Microbiology and Social Medicine, Innsbruck Medical University, Austria

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Abstract

<p>The epidemiology of the genetic sublineages of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) and their clinical relevance are not fully understood. We compared hMPV genotypes isolated in the province of Bolzano in Northern Italy with strains from nearby Italian and Austrian regions by sequencing of NP- and L-gene fragments. Our results suggest that similar strains cycle through adjacent geographic areas, with the respective subtypes replacing each other on a seasonal basis.<tt> </tt></p>

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