Open AccessMolecular characterization of adenovirus circulating in Central and South America during the 2006–2008 period
Author(s) -
García Josefina,
Sovero Merly,
LagunaTorres Victor Alberto,
Gomez Jorge,
Chicaiza Wilson,
Barrantes Melvin,
Sanchez Felix,
Jimenez Mirna,
Comach Guillermo,
De Rivera Ivette L.,
Agudo Roberto,
Arango Ana E.,
Barboza Alma,
Aguayo Nicolas,
Kochel Tadeusz J.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
influenza and other respiratory viruses
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.743
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1750-2659
pISSN - 1750-2640
DOI - 10.1111/j.1750-2659.2009.00107.x
Subject(s) - serotype , virology , biology , epidemiology , identification (biology) , molecular epidemiology , period (music) , medicine , genetics , gene , genotype , pathology , botany , physics , acoustics
Background Human Adenoviruses are recognized pathogens, causing a broad spectrum of diseases. Serotype identification is critical for epidemiological surveillance, detection of new strains and understanding of HAdvs pathogenesis. Little data is available about HAdvs subtypes in Latin America. Methods In this study, we have molecularly characterized 213 adenoviruses collected from ILI presenting patients, during 2006‐08, in Central and South America. Results Our results indicate that 161(76%) adenoviruses belong to subgroup C, 45 (21%) to subgroup B and 7 (3%) to subtype E4.