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Viral Agents Causing Acute Respiratory Infections in Children under Five: A Study from Eastern India
Joint Authors
Mishra, Pravakar
Nayak, Lipika
Dwibedi, Bhagirathi
Singh, Amitabh
Das, Rashmi Ranjan
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are important cause of mortality and morbidity in children under five in developing country.
Methods.
This observational study was conducted over two-year period in a tertiary care teaching hospital of Eastern India.
Nasal and throat swabs were collected, transported to the laboratory at 2–8°C in viral transport media, and then processed for detection of viruses using mono/multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction.
Results.
A total of 300 children aged 2–60 months with ARIs were included.
The most common age group affected with LRI was 2–12 mo and with URI was >12–60 mo.
Viruses were detected in 248 cases.
In URI, 77 were positive for single virus and 19 were positive for more than one virus; in LRI, 113 were positive for single virus and 12 were positive for more than one virus.
The most common viruses isolated from URI cases were rhinovirus and adenovirus.
The most common viruses isolated from LRI cases were respiratory syncytial virus and influenza virus.
Most cases occurred in the months of January, December, and August.
Conclusion.
Viruses constitute a significant cause of ARI in children under five.
RSV, ADV, RV, and IFV were the most prevalent viruses isolated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mishra, Pravakar& Nayak, Lipika& Das, Rashmi Ranjan& Dwibedi, Bhagirathi& Singh, Amitabh. 2016. Viral Agents Causing Acute Respiratory Infections in Children under Five: A Study from Eastern India. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mishra, Pravakar…[et al.]. Viral Agents Causing Acute Respiratory Infections in Children under Five: A Study from Eastern India. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mishra, Pravakar& Nayak, Lipika& Das, Rashmi Ranjan& Dwibedi, Bhagirathi& Singh, Amitabh. Viral Agents Causing Acute Respiratory Infections in Children under Five: A Study from Eastern India. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106581
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1106581