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Evaluate multiplex RT-PCR tests for respiratory pathogens and assess their distribution by age and clinical settings.

June 10, 2026Farabi Tıp Dergisi

Molecular Epidemiology of Respiratory Pathogens Identified by Multiplex PCR in Patients with Suspected Respiratory Tract Infection

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Evaluate multiplex RT-PCR tests for respiratory pathogens and assess their distribution by age and clinical settings.
Retrospective analysis of nasopharyngeal swabs from patients with suspected respiratory infections.
Assessment covered results from January 2024 to December 2025.
Descriptive statistical methods were used to analyze pathogen distribution and co-infection patterns.
60.6% (2441/4030) of samples tested positive for at least one pathogen, predominantly viruses (86.7%).
Rhinovirus (17.9%) was the most common pathogen, followed by adenovirus (9.6%) and RSV A/B (7.9%).
Co-infections occurred in 20.2% of positive samples, especially in children under 5 years.

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Retrospective study evaluates pathogen distribution and co-infections in varied age groups and settings, indicating seasonal and demographic influences.

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Kasap et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2900266f82f25be989ccf9 https://doi.org/10.59518/farabimedj.1934767

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Retrospective study evaluates pathogen distribution and co-infections in varied age groups and settings, indicating seasonal and demographic influences.

Molecular Epidemiology of Respiratory Pathogens Identified by Multiplex PCR in Patients with Suspected Respiratory Tract Infection

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