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May 7, 2026VirusesOpen Access

Whole-Genome Phylogenetic Characterization of Human Parainfluenza Virus Type 4 Circulating in St. Petersburg, Russia

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OMOula MansourAFArtem FadeevAPA. A. Perederiy

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Phylogenetic analysis reveals genetic diversity of hPIV4 in hospitalized children, indicating significant subcluster variation.

Key Points

  • To characterize the genomic diversity of human parainfluenza virus type 4 in Russia through whole-genome sequencing.
  • Performed complete genome sequencing of hPIV4 isolates from respiratory samples
  • Isolated viruses from hospitalized children in Saint Petersburg
  • Used a metagenomic whole-genome amplification approach based on SMART-9N technology
  • Conducted phylogenetic analysis of 178 complete hPIV4 genomes
  • Identified genetic distance-based clusters for hPIV4a and hPIV4b subtypes
  • All Russian isolates belonged to subcluster B4 with multiple co-circulating lineages
  • Observed structured genetic diversity reflecting clear separation between subtypes

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Mansour et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fbefc0164b5133a91a3bd5https://doi.org/10.3390/v18050497
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