Estimating the prevalence of coinfection with influenza virus and the atypical bacteria Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

ABSTRACT: Coinfections with common bacterial respiratory pathogens and influenza viruses are well-known causes of disease, often via synergistic interactions between the influenza virus, the bacteria, and the human host. However, relatively little is known about interactions between atypical bacteria and influenza viruses. A recent report by Reinton et al. explored this issue by analyzing data from 3,661 patients seeking medical assistance for the presence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Bordetella pertussis, as well as influenza A or B virus in nasal swab specimens. The report, however, did not accurately assess the epidemiologic interactions of these pathogens. We aimed to describe the interactions between these bacterial species and influenza infections. Strong and highly

SUBMITTER: Mina MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4835343 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature