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Frequency of human bocavirus (HBoV) infection among children with febrile respiratory symptoms in Argentina, Nicaragua and Peru.

Frequency of human bocavirus (HBoV) infection among children with febrile respiratory symptoms in Argentina, Nicaragua and Peru.

Authors :
Salmón-Mulanovich G
Sovero M
Laguna-Torres VA
Kochel TJ
Lescano AG
Chauca G
Sanchez JF
Rodriguez F
Parrales E
Ocaña V
Barrantes M
Blazes DL
Montgomery JM
Source :
Influenza and other respiratory viruses [Influenza Other Respir Viruses] 2011 Jan; Vol. 5 (1), pp. 1-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Sep 16.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Background: Globally, respiratory infections are the primary cause of illness in developing countries, specifically among children; however, an etiological agent for many of these illnesses is rarely identified.<br />Objectives: Our study aimed to estimate the frequency of human bocavirus (HBoV) infection among pediatric populations in Argentina, Nicaragua and Peru.<br />Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using stored samples of an influenza-like illness surveillance program. Irrespective of previous diagnosis, nasopharyngeal or nasal swab specimens were randomly selected and tested using real-time PCR from three sites during 2007 from patients younger than 6 years old.<br />Results: A total of 568 specimens from Argentina (185), Nicaragua (192) and Peru (191) were tested. The prevalence of HBoV was 10·8% (95% CI: 6·3; 15·3) in Argentina, 33·3% in Nicaragua (95% CI: 26·6; 40·1) and 25·1% in Peru (95% CI: 18·9; 31·3).<br />Conclusions: These findings demonstrate circulation of HBoV in Argentina, Nicaragua and Peru among children with influenza-like symptoms enrolled in a sentinel surveillance program.<br /> (© 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1750-2659
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Influenza and other respiratory viruses
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21138534
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-2659.2010.00160.x