Changing Epidemiology of Acute Respiratory Infections in Under-Two Children in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: Risk factors for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in community settings are not fully understood, especially in low-income countries. We examined the incidence and risk factors associated with ARIs in under-two children from the Microbiota and Health study. Methods: Children from a peri-urban area of Dhaka (Bangladesh) were followed from birth to 2 years of age by both active surveillance of ARIs and regular scheduled visits. Nasopharyngeal samples were collected during scheduled visits for detection of bacterial facultative respiratory pathogens. Information on socioeconomic, environmental, and household conditions, and mother and child characteristics were collected. A hierarchical modeling approach was used to identify proximate determinants of ARIs. Resu

SUBMITTER: Vidal K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8785242 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature