Why the study?
Acute respiratory tract infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children, with various viruses contributing to disease but their prevalence in hospitalized children was not fully characterized.
Population
340 children hospitalized with acute respiratory tract infection at a teaching hospital in Shiraz, Iran
Design
Cross-sectional molecular diagnostic study using PCR
Key result
Respiratory viruses were detected in 52.64% of children hospitalized with acute respiratory tract infection, with influenza A (28.23%) and adenovirus (24.70%) being the most prevalent.
Authors
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Viral pathogens detected in over half of pediatric ARTI hospitalizations; leaves open regional surveillance needs before guiding prevention.
Cross-Sectional (n=340)
No
Over half of children hospitalized with acute respiratory tract infections had detectable viral pathogens, predominantly influenza A and adenovirus, highlighting the significant role of viral infections in this population.
Farzi et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute respiratory tract infection (ARTI) (n=340). Respiratory viruses (Influenza A and B, Adenovirus, RSV, HMPV) was evaluated on Prevalence of respiratory viruses. Respiratory viruses were detected in 52.64% of children hospitalized with acute respiratory tract infection, with influenza A (28.23%) and adenovirus (24.70%) being the most prevalent.
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