Acquisition of human polyomaviruses in the first 18 months of life.

ABSTRACT: We investigated the presence of 4 human polyomaviruses (PyVs) (WU, KI, Merkel cell, and Malawi) in respiratory specimens from a community-based birth cohort. These viruses typically were acquired when children were ≈1 year of age. We provide evidence that WU, KI, and Malawi, but not Merkel cell PyVs, might have a role in respiratory infections.

SUBMITTER: Rockett RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4313659 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature