True regarding metapneumovirus is:

A. Segmented negative sense single stranded RNA virus

B. Incidence is 5% of total respiratory infection

C. Spreads through sexual contact and blood transfusion

D. Human metapneumovirus contains NS1 and NS2 antigens

Correct Answer: Segmented negative sense single stranded RNA virus

Description: Human metapneumovirus Belongs to family paramyxoviridae Contains negative sense single stranded RNA. Do not have any non structural proteins and contain 6 structural protiens Do not spread by sexual contact and blood transfusion Cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages, especially among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Category: Microbiology

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