Human metapneumovirus infection among children in Taiwan: a comparison of clinical manifestations with other virus-associated respiratory tract infections
Authors: Wang, S.-M.; Liu, C.-C.1; Wang, H.-C.2; Su, I.-J.2; Wang, J.-R.
Source: Clinical Microbiology & Infection, Volume 12, Number 12, December 2006 , pp. 1221-1224(4)
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
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Abstract:
This study compared the clinical, laboratory and radiological features of infections caused by human metapneumovirus (hMPV) with other respiratory viruses. Nasopharyngeal aspirates and throat swabs were obtained from children during a 9-week period. hMPV was the virus isolated most frequently, followed by adenovirus, influenza virus A, respiratory syncytial virus and influenza virus B. hMPV-infected children were younger, and were more likely to be female, to present with feeding difficulties, a rash, tachycardia and a longer duration of fever, and to cough less frequently. Increasing interstitial infiltrates and hyperinflation were the most common radiological findings. None of the children required mechanical ventilation.Keywords: Bronchopneumonia; children; human metapneumovirus; respiratory tract infection; Taiwan
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2006.01540.x
Affiliations: 1: Department of Pediatrics, National Cheng Kung University & Hospital 2: Division of Clinical Research, National Health Research Institutes
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