Why the study?
Does high HBoV viral load correlate with longer duration of wheezing and hospitalization in children with severe LRTI?
Population
186 hospitalized children with severe lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) who underwent bronchoscopy
Comparison
High viral load of Human bocavirus vs Low viral load of HBoV (<10^4 copies/mL)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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High HBoV load associated with prolonged wheezing/hospitalization in pediatric LRTI; leaves open whether viral quantification informs prognosis or management.
Does high HBoV viral load correlate with longer duration of wheezing and hospitalization in children with severe LRTI?
High HBoV viral load is associated with more severe lower respiratory tract symptoms, including longer duration of wheezing and hospitalization in children with severe LRTI.
Deng et al. (2012) studied this question.