Abstract
Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) DNA was detected in 7 (1.3%) of 526 respiratory tract samples from patients in Australia with upper or lower respiratory tract symptoms. Partial T antigen and major capsid protein sequences of MCPyV identified in respiratory secretions showed high homology (99%-100%) to those found in Merkel cell carcinoma.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Antigens, Viral, Tumor / genetics
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Capsid Proteins / genetics
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Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / virology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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DNA, Viral / analysis
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DNA, Viral / isolation & purification*
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Polyomavirus / genetics
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Polyomavirus / isolation & purification*
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Polyomavirus Infections* / epidemiology
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Polyomavirus Infections* / virology
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Queensland / epidemiology
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Respiratory System / virology*
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Respiratory Tract Infections* / epidemiology
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Respiratory Tract Infections* / virology
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Young Adult
Substances
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Antigens, Viral, Tumor
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Capsid Proteins
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DNA, Viral