Fourth human parechovirus serotype

Emerg Infect Dis. 2006 Oct;12(10):1572-5. doi: 10.3201/eid1210.051647.

Abstract

We identified a novel human parechovirus (HPeV) type (K251176-02) from a neonate with fever. Analysis of the complete genome showed K251176-02 to be a new HPeV genotype. Since K251176-02 could not be neutralized with antibodies against known HPeV serotypes 1-3, it should be classified as a fourth HPeV serotype.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Genome, Viral
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Neutralization Tests
  • Parechovirus / classification*
  • Parechovirus / genetics*
  • Parechovirus / isolation & purification
  • Picornaviridae Infections / virology*