Short report: human metapneumovirus in children with influenza-like illness in Yucatan, Mexico

Talavera, G. A. and Mezquita, N. E. D. (2007) Short report: human metapneumovirus in children with influenza-like illness in Yucatan, Mexico. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 76 (1). pp. 182-183. ISSN 0002-9637

Abstract/Summary

The present study suggests that human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is an important cause of community acquired respiratory infections in children. We report the detection of hMPV in a pediatric population with influenza-like illness in the subtropical area of Yucatan in Mexico. Our data also shows that hMPV circulates in the community with other respiratory pathogens.