Mutation in West Nile Virus Structural Protein prM during Human Infection.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 22(9): 1647-9, 2016 09.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27322782
A mutation leading to substitution of a key amino acid in the prM protein of West Nile virus (WNV) occurred during persistent infection of an immunocompetent patient. WNV RNA persisted in the patient's urine and serum in the presence of low-level neutralizing antibodies. This case demonstrates active replication of WNV during persistent infection.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Febre do Nilo Ocidental
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Vírus do Nilo Ocidental
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Proteínas Estruturais Virais
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Mutação
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article