"Differential risk of hospitalization among single virus infections causing influenza-like illnesses".

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute respiratory infections are a major cause of morbidity in children and are often caused by viruses. However, the relative severity of illness associated with different viruses is unclear. The objective of this study was to evaluate the risk of hospitalization from different viruses in children presenting with an influenza-like illness (ILI).

Methods

Data from children 5 years old or younger participating in an ILI natural history study from April 2010 to March 2014 was analyzed. The adjusted odds ratio for hospitalization was estimated in children with infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), metapneumovirus, bocavirus, parainfluenza viruses, rhinovirus/enterovirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, and influenza.

Results

A total of 1486 children

SUBMITTER: Ortiz-Hernandez AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6304313 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature