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Human parainfluenza viruses overview
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) are a group of four distinct serotypes of single-stranded RNA viruses belonging to the paramyxovirus family. They are the second most common cause of lower respiratory tract infection in younger children.
References
References
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