Key result
Saffold cardiovirus was detected in 7 (0.5%) of 1,558 respiratory specimens from pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections, identifying lineages 1, 2, and 3.
Observational (n=1,558)
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Saffold cardiovirus lineages 1, 2, and 3 were detected in respiratory specimens of children with respiratory tract infections, suggesting potential respiratory transmission, though causality remains unclear.
Rare detection does not support routine testing; leaves open Saffold cardiovirus role in pediatric respiratory infections.
To clarify the potential for respiratory transmission of Saffold cardiovirus (SAFV) and characterize the pathogen, we analyzed respiratory specimens from 1,558 pediatric patients in Beijing. We detected SAFV in 7 (0.5%) patients and identified lineages 1-3. However, because 3 patients had co-infections, we could not definitively say SAFV caused disease.
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Ren et al. (2010) conducted an observational in Respiratory tract infections (n=1,558). Saffold cardiovirus (SAFV) was evaluated on Detection of SAFV in respiratory specimens. Saffold cardiovirus was detected in 7 (0.5%) of 1,558 respiratory specimens from pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections, identifying lineages 1, 2, and 3.
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