Diagnosis of respiratory tract infections caused by human bocavirus 1

Abstract

<p>Human bocavirus 1 (HBoV1) causes respiratory tract infections in infants and children. Diagnosis of acute HBoV1 infections is challenging as viral DNA is frequently detected in asymptomatic controls and as co-finding with other viruses. Recently developed novel HBoV1 mRNA and antigen tests may improve the diagnosis of acute HBoV1 infections.<br /></p>