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The isolation of parainfluenza 4 subtypes A and B in England and serological studies of their prevalence

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

Sylvia D. Gardner
Sylvia D. Gardner
Affiliation:
Virus Reference Laboratory, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale Avenue, London, N. W. 9
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The identification of 18 strains of haemadsorbing viruses as parainfluenza type 4 viruses subtypes A and B is reported, as is a serological survey to show the distribution of antibody to these viruses in various age groups. The results suggest that although isolation of the virus is infrequent, infection in early childhood is common and the viruses may be important respiratory pathogens.

I wish to thank Dr G. B. Bruce White for kindly providing sera and also Dr B. E. Andrews, Dr Suzanne K. R. Clarke, Dr F. O. MacCallum, Dr E. M. Mackay Scollay, Dr Hélène J. Mair and Dr J. O'H. Tobin for sending the strains.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 67 , Issue 3 , September 1969 , pp. 545 - 550
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1969

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