Viral aetiology of bronchiolitis in hospitalised children in Qatar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bronchiolitis is considered one of the earliest and most common causes of hospitalisation in young children. Development of molecular technologies allowed a better understanding of bronchiolitis aetiology. Results from cohort studies evaluating the association between single, multiple viral infections and clinical outcomes are conflicting. Data on viral bronchiolitis in children were found to be limited in Qatar. This study aimed to determine frequency and seasonal trends of viral pathogens causing acute bronchiolitis, and to explore association between viral pathogens, disease severity and length of stay (LOS).

Methods

This is a retrospective descriptive study, including children admitted in 2010 and 2011 with acute bronchiolitis. Presenting history, physical exa

SUBMITTER: Janahi I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5307797 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature