Profile of respiratory pathogens causing acute respiratory infections in hospitalised children at Rajasthan a 4 year & #39;s study

Conclusion: RSV and S. pneumoniae were the most common pathogens detected, higher prevalence was observed in children <1 year of age. Viruses were predominant during winter months. The study helped to prepare diagnostic algorithm which will help in reducing diagnostic costs. However, further studies are required to assess whether viruses are bystander or real pathogens and include larger panel of bacteria and viruses for diagnosis.
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research