Key result
Human rhinovirus species A and C were the predominant species detected in Japanese patients with acute respiratory illnesses, exhibiting wide genetic diversity (>30% divergence).
Observational (n=92)
HRV-A and -C strains exhibit wide genetic divergence and are associated with various acute respiratory illnesses in Japan.
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May inform regional HRV surveillance; leaves open genotype-severity links in Japanese patients.
Arakawa et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Acute respiratory illnesses (n=92). Human rhinovirus species A, B and C was evaluated on Genetic diversity and species distribution of HRV-ABCs. Human rhinovirus species A and C were the predominant species detected in Japanese patients with acute respiratory illnesses, exhibiting wide genetic diversity (>30% divergence).
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