Longitudinal active sampling for respiratory viral infections across age groups.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory viral infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, their characterization is incomplete because prevalence estimates are based on syndromic surveillance data. Here, we address this shortcoming through the analysis of infection rates among individuals tested regularly for respiratory viral infections, irrespective of their symptoms.

Methods

We carried out longitudinal sampling and analysis among 214 individuals enrolled at multiple New York City locations from fall 2016 to spring 2018. We combined personal information with weekly nasal swab collection to investigate the prevalence of 18 respiratory viruses among different age groups and to assess risk factors associated with infection susceptibility.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Galanti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6468062 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature