Key result
At least one respiratory organism was detected in 91% of children hospitalized with acute bronchiolitis, with RSV being the most prevalent sole organism (49%).
Cross-Sectional (n=490)
RSV remains the most prevalent sole detected organism in young children hospitalized with acute bronchiolitis, while about one third suffer from mixed infections.
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RSV predominance in bronchiolitis hospitalizations supports prevention focus; observational data leave open mixed-infection severity implications.
Miron et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute bronchiolitis (n=490). Respiratory pathogens was evaluated on Detection of at least 1 respiratory organism. At least one respiratory organism was detected in 91% of children hospitalized with acute bronchiolitis, with RSV being the most prevalent sole organism (49%).
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