Epidemiology of respiratory viruses in bronchoalveolar lavage samples in a tertiary hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of respiratory viruses in adults is largely underexplored, as most studies focus on children. Additionally, in severely ill or immunocompromised adults, where respiratory infections are mostly attributed to bacteria and fungi; respiratory viruses can lead to severe complications.

Objectives

To evaluate the epidemiology of respiratory viruses in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BAL) specimens from patients with lower respiratory tract disease. The study population consisted of different groups including immunocompetent patients (control patients), solid organ transplant recipients, patients with haematological malignancies and other immunocompromised adults.

Study design

A total of 134 BAL fluid specimens collected during 2009-2011 were retrospec

SUBMITTER: Drieghe S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7172540 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature