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Novel virus detection identifies new viruses in study of respiratory infections and asthma attacks
09-06-2007 · EurekAlert!A new study has found an unexpected number of viruses and viral subtypes in patients with respiratory tract infections. The technique used in the study may help identify new viruses associated with human diseases. The study is published in the Sept. 15 issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online.
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