Human Bocavirus Infection in Children with Acute Respiratory Infection in Nairobi, Kenya

• Published in: Open journal of medical microbiology (Irvine, CA) Vol. 3; no. 4; pp. 234 - 238
• Main Authors: Symekher, Samwel Morris Lifumo, Gachara, George, Simwa, James Maylor, Gichogo, Jane, Rotich, Moses, Ng’ayo, Musa Otieno, Magana, Japheth
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.12.2013
• Subjects: Parvovirus

Background: Acute respiratory infection (ARI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five years of age in developing countries with viruses contributing significantly to this problem. The recently identified parvovirus, Human Bocavirus (HBoV), has also been associated with A...