Other respiratory viruses are important contributors to adult respiratory hospitalizations and mortality even during peak weeks of the influenza season.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During peak weeks of seasonal influenza epidemics, severe respiratory infections without laboratory confirmation are typically attributed to influenza.

Methods

In this prospective study, specimens and demographic and clinical data were collected from adults admitted with respiratory symptoms to 4 hospitals during the 8-10 peak weeks of 2 influenza seasons. Specimens were systematically tested for influenza and 13 other respiratory viruses (ORVs) by using the Luminex RVP FAST assay.

Results

At least 1 respiratory virus was identified in 46% (21% influenza, 25% noninfluenza; 2% coinfection) of the 286 enrolled patients in 2011-2012 and in 62% (46% influenza, 16% noninfluenza; 3% coinfection) of the 396 enrolled patients in 2012-2013. Among patients aged ≥75 y

SUBMITTER: Gilca R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4281811 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature