Background The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and seasonal
distribution of viral etiological agents and to compare their clinical manifestations and …

BACKGROUND: In 2006, bronchiolitis due to adenovirus nosocomial infections resulted in
the closure of a pediatric department in northern Portugal. OBJECTIVES: To determine the …

Objectives: To determine and compare the viral frequency, seasonality and clinical-
demographic features in 2 groups of children (hospitalized versus outpatients) with acute …

Aim: The aim of the study was to describe the frequency of viral pathogens and relative
frequency of co‐infections in nasal specimens obtained from young children with …

We conducted this study to determine the contribution of respiratory viruses in 202
hospitalized children (1mo-5 yr) with clinical evidence of acute lower respiratory tract illness …

Acute respiratory tract viral infections occur worldwide and are one of the major global
burdens of diseases in children. The aim of this study was to determine the viral etiology of …

Purpose: This study was performed to investigate the epidemiologic and clinical features of
13 respiratory viruses in children with acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRIs) …

Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a significant cause for
childhood morbidity worldwide. We designed a study with the objective of describing the …

Background: Viruses are the most common causes of respiratory tract infections in children.
The implementation of rapid virology assays can identify the most common pathogens …

Background: Rhinovirus is a recognized cause of common cold, proven to cause asthma
exacerbations in children. In Spain, no description exists, as yet, as to the degree of burden …