High genetic diversity and predominance of Rhinovirus A and C from Panamanian hospitalized children under five years with respiratory infections.

Authors :: Franco D
Delfraro A
Abrego L
Cano M
Castillo C
Castillo M
Castillo J
Pascale J
Arbiza J
Source :: Virology journal [Virol J] 2012 Nov 01; Vol. 9, pp. 257. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Nov 01.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: Background: Human Rhinoviruses (HRVs) have high genetic diversity and three species have been described: HRV-A, HRV-B, and the recently recognized HRV-C, which has been rapidly identified worldwide.<br />Findings: In the present study, we report the frequency and diversity of Human Rhinovirus (HRV) strains circulating in Panama from children hospitalized with respiratory infections.<br />Conclusions: HRVs of species A, B and C have been identified with a predominance of HRV-A and HRV-C over HRV-B, and marked genetic diversity within each species.

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