Article
Comparison of virological profiles of respiratory syncytial virus and rhinovirus in acute lower tract respiratory infections in very young Chilean infants, according to their clinical outcome.
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology - 1 Sept 2014
Luchsinger Vivian, Ampuero Sandra, Palomino M Angélica, Chnaiderman Jonás, Levican Jorge, Gaggero Aldo, Larrañaga Carmen E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rhinovirus (HRV) are the main cause of acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRTIs) in infants. Viral and host-related risk factors for severe disease have also not been clearly established. OBJECTIVE: To assess whether certain viral features of RSV and, or HRV are associated with severe ALRTI. STUDY DESIGN: RSV and HRV were studied in nasopharyngeal samples...
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