Underestimation of influenza viral infection in childhood asthma exacerbations.

Authors :: Mandelcwajg A
Moulin F
Menager C
Rozenberg F
Lebon P
Gendrel D
Source :: The Journal of pediatrics [J Pediatr] 2010 Sep; Vol. 157 (3), pp. 505-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Jun 12.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: Bocavirus was found in 11.6% of hospitalized children and 13% of ambulatory patients with exacerbations of asthma, and respiratory syncytial virus was found in 13.5% and 17.7%, respectively. In addition, influenza A virus was detected in 2.6% of hospitalized children and 14.1% (P<.001) of ambulatory-treated patients. Thus, the influenza burden in asthma may be underestimated.<br /> (Copyright (c) 2010 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.)