The human bocavirus (hBoV) has been identified in respiratory infections in children in a
large number of studies. Despite this, the pathogenic role of the HBoV is under discussion …

To assess the impact of human bocavirus (HBoV) virus load on epidemiologic and clinical
characteristics in children with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). Clinical records of a …

Among throat swabs processed in the microbiology laboratory as back-up for negative rapid
antigen detection test results, we found a significant increase in the proportion that tested …

Abstract Background. Human rhinoviruses (HRVs) are frequently detected in children with
acute respiratory illnesses (ARIs) but also in asymptomatic children. We compared features …

Background: Timely, accurate diagnosis of group A streptococci (GAS) pharyngitis prevents
acute rheumatic fever and limits antibiotic overuse. The illumigene group A Streptococcus …

Background Pneumonia has a high incidence rate and is a major cause of mortality in
children, mostly community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Human bocavirus (HBoV), since it …

The human bocavirus is one of the most common respiratory viruses and occurs in all age
groups. Because Koch's postulates have been fulfilled unintendedly, it is currently accepted …

Despite being frequently detected as a copathogen in respiratory infections, the human
bocavirus has also been shown to be a major player in viral respiratory mono-infections in …

The human bocavirus is one of the most common respiratory viruses and occurs in all age
groups. It is associated with upper and lower respiratory tract infections, and causes clinical …

Abstract Objective: Human Bocavirus (HBoV), a recently discovered parvovirus, constitutes a
significant percentage of lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTI) in small children …