Tracheal Aspirate as a Substrate for Polymerase Chain Reaction Detection of Viral Genome in Childhood Pneumonia and Myocarditis

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BACKGROUND: Infectious respiratory disorders are important causes of childhood morbidity and mortality. Viral causes are common and may lead to rapid deterioration, requiring mechanical ventilation; myocardial dysfunction may accompany respiratory decompensation. The etiologic viral diagnosis may be difficult with classic methods. The purpose of this study was to evaluate polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as a...

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