RSV infection in Istanbul: risk factors and frequency

Gullu E. I., Akin Y., Karaaslan A., Vayvada E. R., Atabek A. A., Narter F. K.

JOURNAL OF INFECTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, vol.11, no.9, pp.691-696, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.3855/jidc.8871
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF INFECTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.691-696
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most common causes of acute respiratory infections in all age groups especially under two years. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and clinical features of RSV in hospitalized children under two years of age with the diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in our region.