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Epidemiological and clinical evaluation of children with respiratory virus infections

Somayeh Shatizadeh1, Jila Yavarian2, Farhad Rezaie3

  • 11. MSc, PhD student of Virology, Department of Virology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. shatizadeh@razi.tums.ac.ir.

Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
|February 10, 2015
PubMed

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Respiratory viruses are common in young children, with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) being the most frequent cause of infection. This study identified common respiratory viruses and their characteristics in children under six.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Virology
  • Molecular diagnostics

Background:

  • Respiratory viruses are a major cause of illness and death in children globally.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of these infections is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detect and identify respiratory viruses in young children with respiratory tract infections.
  • To describe the epidemiology and clinical features of these viral infections.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 202 children under six years old.
  • Multiplex PCR was used to analyze throat swabs and wash specimens.

Main Results:

  • Respiratory viruses were identified in 92 children.
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was the most prevalent (16.8%), followed by adenovirus (14.4%).
  • Infections showed male predominance, occurred more in children under one year, and were more common in colder months.

Conclusions:

  • Nine different respiratory viruses were detected, with RSV being the predominant pathogen.
  • Epidemiological patterns were consistent with previous research.
  • Clinical presentations were similar across different detected viruses.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenEpidemiologyIranRespiratory viruses

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