Prior Evidence of Putative Novel Rhinovirus Species, Australia
2008
Prior Evidence of Novel Rhinovirus Species in Australia
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Author Information
Author(s): Mackay Ian M., Lambert Stephen B., McErlean Peter K., Faux Cassandra E., Arden Katherine E., Nissen Michael D., Sloots Theo P.
Primary Institution: Sir Albert Sakzewski Virus Research Centre, Herston, Queensland, Australia
Hypothesis
Whether the novel sequences represent a sublineage HRV-A2 or a third species of HRV.
Conclusion
The study suggests that human rhinovirus strains have been circulating for hundreds of years and may represent a new species.
Supporting Evidence
- HRV strains similar to those reported in 2006 were found in a respiratory outbreak in New York.
- Empirical evidence suggests HRV-C strains circulated before 2004-2005.
- Subgenomic sequence data from Belgium and Australia indicate earlier presence of HRV strains.
Takeaway
Scientists found that some cold viruses have been around for a very long time, and they might be a new type of virus.
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