Characteristics of Respiratory Infections in Children
Author Information
Author(s): A. A. Asseri, Al-Qahtani Saleh M., Alzaydani Ibrahim A., Al-Jarie Ahmed, Alyazidi Noha Saad, Alrmelawi Ali A., Alqahtani Alya Musfer, Alsulayyim Rahaf S., Alzailaie Ameerah K., Abdullah Dhay M., Ali Abdelwahid S.
Primary Institution: King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Hypothesis
What are the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of RSV, SARS-CoV-2, and influenza infections among children admitted to hospital with acute respiratory infections?
Conclusion
RSV was identified as the most common pathogen causing acute lower respiratory infections among the studied patients.
Supporting Evidence
- RSV was the leading cause of lower respiratory infections in children.
- Distinct seasonal peaks for RSV and influenza infections were observed.
- Lymphopenia could be a predictor of disease severity in viral infections.
Takeaway
This study looked at sick kids in Saudi Arabia to see which viruses were making them the most ill. They found that RSV was the biggest problem.
Methodology
A retrospective analysis of 423 children admitted to a hospital with acute respiratory infections was conducted.
Potential Biases
The retrospective nature of the study may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study was limited to a single center and may not be generalizable to all populations.
Participant Demographics
Children aged 1 month to 12 years, median age 16.5 months.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.002, p=0.013, p=0.035
Confidence Interval
[1.4–6.1], [1.3–4.1], [1.2–3.4]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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