Peng Zhao, Siyu Zhou, Panpan Xu, Haoxiang Su, Yelin Han, Jie Dong, Hongtao Sui, Xin Li, Yongfeng Hu, Zhiqiang Wu, Bo Liu, Ting Zhang, Fan Yang
Rhinovirus (RV), a prominent causative agent of both upper and lower respiratory diseases, ranks among the most prevalent human respiratory viruses. RV infections are associated with various illnesses, including colds, asthma exacerbations, croup and pneumonia, imposing significant and extended societal burdens. Characterized by a high mutation rate and genomic diversity, RV displays a diverse serological landscape, encompassing a total of 174 serotypes identified to date. Understanding RV genetic diversity is crucial for epidemiological surveillance and investigation of respiratory diseases...
November 1, 2023: Nucleic Acids Research