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Identifying agents triggering bronchiolitis in the State of Qatar
Mohamed A Hendaus1,2,3, Ahmed H Alhammadi1,2,3, Prem Chandra4
1Department of Pediatrics, Section of Academic General Pediatrics, Hamad General Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
International Journal of General Medicine
|April 26, 2018
Summary
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a primary cause of infant bronchiolitis in Qatar, with seasonal peaks from October to January. This highlights the need for year-round prevention strategies and healthcare planning.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection in young children.
- It involves inflammation and mucus production in the small airways.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the causative agents of bronchiolitis in infants and young children in Qatar.
- To analyze the seasonality of respiratory viral infections leading to bronchiolitis.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Hamad Medical Corporation from 2010-2012.
- Infants and children aged 0-24 months diagnosed with acute bronchiolitis were included.
- Respiratory virus real-time polymerase chain reaction was used for pathogen identification.
Main Results:
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was identified in 45.7% of cases.
- Other respiratory viruses were found in 35.7%, and no virus was detected in 18.4%.
- RSV showed a distinct seasonal pattern with peaks in October, November, December, and January.
Conclusions:
- RSV is a major trigger for bronchiolitis in Qatar.
- The consistent RSV seasonality suggests the need for year-round healthcare planning and prevention strategies.
- Extending prophylaxis, like palivizumab, may be beneficial.
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