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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Genetic and Antigenic Diversity

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Genetic and Antigenic Diversity Respiratory Syncytial Virus Genetic and Antigenic Diversity Wayne M. Sullender * Department of Pediatrics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 SUMMARY Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of viral lower respiratory tract infections among infants and young children in both developing and developed countries. There are two major antigenic groups of RSV, A and B, and additional antigenic variability occurs within the groups. The most extensive antigenic and genetic diversity is found in the attachment glycoprotein, G. During individual epidemic periods, viruses of both antigenic groups may cocirculate or viruses of one group may predominate. When there are consecutive annual epidemics in which the same group predominates, the dominant viruses are genetically different from year to year. The antigenic differences that occur among these viruses may contribute to the ability of RSV to establish reinfections throughout life. The differences between the two groups have led to vaccine development strategies that should provide protection against both antigenic groups. The ability to discern intergroup and intragroup differences has increased the power of epidemiologic investigations of RSV. Future studies should expand our understanding of the molecular evolution of RSV and continue to contribute to the process of vaccine development. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Clinical Microbiology Reviews American Society For Microbiology

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Genetic and Antigenic Diversity

Clinical Microbiology Reviews , Volume 13 (1): 1 – Jan 1, 2000

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Genetic and Antigenic Diversity

Clinical Microbiology Reviews , Volume 13 (1): 1 – Jan 1, 2000

Abstract

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Genetic and Antigenic Diversity Wayne M. Sullender * Department of Pediatrics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 SUMMARY Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of viral lower respiratory tract infections among infants and young children in both developing and developed countries. There are two major antigenic groups of RSV, A and B, and additional antigenic variability occurs within the groups. The most extensive antigenic and genetic diversity is found in the attachment glycoprotein, G. During individual epidemic periods, viruses of both antigenic groups may cocirculate or viruses of one group may predominate. When there are consecutive annual epidemics in which the same group predominates, the dominant viruses are genetically different from year to year. The antigenic differences that occur among these viruses may contribute to the ability of RSV to establish reinfections throughout life. The differences between the two groups have led to vaccine development strategies that should provide protection against both antigenic groups. The ability to discern intergroup and intragroup differences has increased the power of epidemiologic investigations of RSV. Future studies should expand our understanding of the molecular evolution of RSV and continue to contribute to the process of vaccine development.

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American Society For Microbiology
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Copyright © 2000 by the American society for Microbiology.
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0893-8512
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1098-6618
DOI
10.1128/CMR.13.1.1-15.2000
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Abstract

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Genetic and Antigenic Diversity Wayne M. Sullender * Department of Pediatrics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 SUMMARY Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of viral lower respiratory tract infections among infants and young children in both developing and developed countries. There are two major antigenic groups of RSV, A and B, and additional antigenic variability occurs within the groups. The most extensive antigenic and genetic diversity is found in the attachment glycoprotein, G. During individual epidemic periods, viruses of both antigenic groups may cocirculate or viruses of one group may predominate. When there are consecutive annual epidemics in which the same group predominates, the dominant viruses are genetically different from year to year. The antigenic differences that occur among these viruses may contribute to the ability of RSV to establish reinfections throughout life. The differences between the two groups have led to vaccine development strategies that should provide protection against both antigenic groups. The ability to discern intergroup and intragroup differences has increased the power of epidemiologic investigations of RSV. Future studies should expand our understanding of the molecular evolution of RSV and continue to contribute to the process of vaccine development.

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Clinical Microbiology ReviewsAmerican Society For Microbiology

Published: Jan 1, 2000

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