Parainfluenza infection
Definition:
Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV) are single-stranded RNA viruses belonging to the paramyxovirus family. They are the second most common causes of pediatric lower respiratory tract disease leading to hospitalization after respiratory syncytial virus. It can cause repeated infections throughout life, causing flu-like illness.
References:
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[1]. Alexander C Schmidt, et al. Progress in the development of human parainfluenza virus vaccines. Expert Rev Respir Med. 2011 Aug;5(4):515-26. [Content Brief]
[2]. Masatoki Sato, et al. Current status of vaccines for parainfluenza virus infections. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Oct;27(10 Suppl):S123-5. [Content Brief]
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