Human parvovirus, genus Bocavirus, associated with respiratory tractinfections in children. Nucleic acid and polypeptide sequences of the virus.Methods and products for diagnosing presence of bocavirus in a sample usingnucleic acid probes or primers, or specific binding members such asantibodies. Methods and products for diagnosing past or present infection ofbocavirus in an individual e.g. by serology testing. Viral nucleic acid,polypeptide and/or viral particles for generating immune response in anindividual, including vaccine compositions.
