Serologic evidence of human metapneumovirus circulation in Uruguay
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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100(7): 715-718, Nov. 2005. tab, graf
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
First identified in 2001, the human metapneumovirus (hMPV), is a respiratory tract pathogen that affects young children, elderly, and immunocompromised patients. The present work represents the first serologic study carried out in Uruguay. It was performed with the purpose of obtaining serological evidence of hMPV circulation in Uruguay and to contribute to the few serologic reports described until now. Sixty nine serum samples collected between 1998 and 2001 by vein puncture from patients without respiratory symptoms or underlying pathology aged 6 days to 60 years were examined using an indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). The global seropositivity rate of the samples was 80 percent (55/69). Rates of 60 percent (15/25) and 91 percent (40/44) were observed for the pediatric and adult cohorts, respectively. Results obtained from a longitudinal analysis of 6 children aged 6 days to 18 months are discussed. These results are a clear evidence of hMPV circulation in Uruguay, at least since 1998, and reinforce the previous data on worldwide circulation of this virus.
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Asunto principal:
Infecciones por Paramyxoviridae
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Metapneumovirus
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Anticuerpos Antivirales
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Humanos
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Lactante
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Recién Nacido
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Uruguay
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
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Parasitología
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Uruguay
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidad de la República/UY
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