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Human metapneumovirus infection among children in Taiwan: a comparison of clinical manifestations with other virus-associated respiratory tract infections
Article first published online: 28 JUL 2006
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2006.01540.x
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Wang, S.-M., Liu, C.-C., Wang, H.-C., Su, I.-J. and Wang, J.-R. (2006), Human metapneumovirus infection among children in Taiwan: a comparison of clinical manifestations with other virus-associated respiratory tract infections. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 12: 1221–1224. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2006.01540.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 3 AUG 2006
- Article first published online: 28 JUL 2006
- Original Submission: 28 September 2005; Revised Submission: 12 April 2006; Accepted: 8 May 2006
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Keywords:
- Bronchopneumonia;
- children;
- human metapneumovirus;
- respiratory tract infection;
- Taiwan
Abstract
This study compared the clinical, laboratory and radiological features of infections caused by human metapneumovirus (hMPV) with other respiratory viruses. Nasopharyngeal aspirates and throat swabs were obtained from children during a 9-week period. hMPV was the virus isolated most frequently, followed by adenovirus, influenza virus A, respiratory syncytial virus and influenza virus B. hMPV-infected children were younger, and were more likely to be female, to present with feeding difficulties, a rash, tachycardia and a longer duration of fever, and to cough less frequently. Increasing interstitial infiltrates and hyperinflation were the most common radiological findings. None of the children required mechanical ventilation.