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Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) are a group of four distinct serotypes of enveloped single-stranded RNA viruses belonging to the paramyxovirus family. These viruses are closely associated with both human and veterinary disease.[1] They are enveloped and are approximately 150-250nm in size, composed of negative sense RNA with a genome encompassing ~15,000 nucleotides.[2]
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Group: | Group V ((−)ssRNA) |
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Genus: | Respirovirus & Rubalavirus |
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The viruses can be detected via cell culture, immunofluorescent microscopy, and PCR.[3] HPIV remains the second main cause of hospitalisation in children under 5 years of age suffering from a respiratory illness (only respiratory syncytial virus causes more hospitalisations for this age group).[4]