Merkel Cell Polyomavirus in Respiratory Tract Secretions
oleh: Shan Goh, Cecilia Lindau, Annika Tiveljung-Lindell, Tobias Allander
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-03-01 |
Deskripsi
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.