Study of respiratory viruses and their coinfection with bacterial and fungal pathogens in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases

Conclusion: This information on the various viral and bacterial etiologies of respiratory infections in AECOPD in this part of India will improve the understanding of the management of AECOPD using a timely institution of antivirals and reduce the overuse of antibiotics and the implementation of routine influenza vaccination.

Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rahat Jahan Baijayantimala Mishra Bijayini Behera Prasanta Raghab Mohapatra Ashok Kumar Praharaj Source Type: research