Key result
Among 292 patients with acute lower respiratory infections in Laos, respiratory viruses were detected in 55%, most frequently rhinovirus/enterovirus (35%) and respiratory syncytial virus (26%).
Population
292 patients of all ages presenting with acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) in two hospitals
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Documents viral ALRI etiology in understudied Lao PDR; leaves open burden estimates and prevention priorities.
Cross-Sectional (n=292)
Yes
Respiratory viruses, particularly rhinovirus/enterovirus and RSV, are a major cause of acute lower respiratory infections in Lao PDR, especially in children under 5 years of age.
Sentilhes et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) (n=292). Respiratory viruses was evaluated on Detection of respiratory viruses. Among 292 patients with acute lower respiratory infections in Laos, respiratory viruses were detected in 55%, most frequently rhinovirus/enterovirus (35%) and respiratory syncytial virus (26%).
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