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Merkel Cell Polyomavirus DNA in Respiratory Specimens from Children and Adults

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) DNA was detected in 7 (1.3%) of 526 respiratory tract samples from patients in Australia with upper or lower respiratory tract symptoms. Partial T antigen and major capsid protein sequences of MCPyV identified in respiratory secretions showed high homology (99%-100%) to those found in Merkel cell carcinoma.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid1503.081067

Authors: Seweryn Bialasiewicz, Stephen B. Lambert, David M. Whiley, Michael D. Nissen, Theo P. Sloots

Institution: The University of Queensland

Language: English

Topic: Polyomavirus and related diseases

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Queensland Health, Children's Hospital Foundation, Royal Children's Hospital Foundation