The metagenomic approach and causality in virology

Authors

  • Silvana Beres Castrignano Instituto Adolfo Lutz; Centro de Virologia; Núcleo de Doenças Respiratórias
  • Teresa Keico Nagasse-Sugahara Instituto Adolfo Lutz; Centro de Virologia; Núcleo de Doenças Respiratórias

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-8910.2015049005475

Abstract

Nowadays, the metagenomic approach has been a very important tool in the discovery of new viruses in environmental and biological samples. Here we discuss how these discoveries may help to elucidate the etiology of diseases and the criteria necessary to establish a causal association between a virus and a disease.

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Published

2015-01-01

Issue

Vol. 49 (2015)

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How to Cite

Castrignano, S. B., & Nagasse-Sugahara, T. K. (2015). The metagenomic approach and causality in virology. Revista De Saúde Pública, 49, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-8910.2015049005475