Microbial Interactions during Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
2008
Microbial Interactions during Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
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Author Information
Author(s): Melinda M. Pettigrew, PhD, Janneane F. Gent, PhD, Krystal Revai, MD, Janak A. Patel, MD, Tasnee Chonmaitree, MD
Primary Institution: University of California, Irvine
Conclusion
The study identifies common bacterial isolates and interactions during upper respiratory infections in children.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants will learn to identify common bacterial isolates from children with upper respiratory infections.
- Participants will specify significant interactions between colonizing bacteria during upper respiratory infections.
- Participants will identify variables associated with higher rates of colonization with Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- Participants will specify which bacteria is more common in the nasopharynx of children who attend day care.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different germs interact when kids get sick in their noses and throats.
Participant Demographics
Children with upper respiratory infections.
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