The natural history of respiratory syncytial virus in a birth cohort : the influence of age and previous infection on reinfection and disease [PDF]
This study aimed to quantify the effect of age, time since last infection, and infection history on the rate of respiratory syncytial virus infection and the effect of age and infection history on the risk of respiratory syncytial virus disease.
Bottomley, C +15 more
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Kinetics of the neutralizing antibody response to respiratory syncytial virus infections in a birth cohort [PDF]
The kinetics of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) neutralizing antibodies following birth, primary and secondary infections are poorly defined. The aims of the study were to measure and compare neutralizing antibody responses at different time points in ...
G.F. Medley +11 more
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Acute, recurrent and repeat respiratory infections in children: the issues of immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy [PDF]
A.L. Zaplatnikov1, A.A. Girina2, E.I. Burtseva3, I.V. Lepiseva4, I.D. Maykova5, V.I. Svintsitskaya1, M.V. Leshik1, N.V. Koroid5, N.F. Dubovets5 1Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow Russian Federation 2Khanty ...
A.L. Zaplatnikov +8 more
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Genetics, recombination and clinical features of human rhinovirus species C (HRV-C) infections; interactions of HRV-C with other respiratory viruses [PDF]
To estimate the frequency, molecular epidemiological and clinical associations of infection with the newly described species C variants of human rhinoviruses (HRV), 3243 diagnostic respiratory samples referred for diagnostic testing in Edinburgh were ...
Anne Wisdom +14 more
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Poverty, dirt, infections and non-atopic wheezing in children from a Brazilian urban center. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The causation of asthma is poorly understood. Risk factors for atopic and non-atopic asthma may be different. This study aimed to analyze the associations between markers of poverty, dirt and infections and wheezing in atopic and non-atopic ...
Barreto, Mauricio L +38 more
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An unusual cause of recurrent pneumonia in adults
Selective IgM deficiency is a rare primary immunodeficiency defined as isolated low levels of IgM. It presents with recurrent infections and has been described as first presenting in adulthood with recurrent respiratory tract infections.
Varun Dhir +4 more
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Recent diarrhoeal illness and risk of lower respiratory infections in children under the age of 5 years. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Children in low-income settings suffering from frequent diarrhoea episodes are also at a high risk of acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI).
Barreto, Mauricio L +4 more
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OM-85 BV in pediatric recurrent respiratory tract infections: a cost-utility analysis
Background Despite the growing evidence on efficacy, little is known regarding the cost-utility of Vaxom/Imocur (OM-85 BV) supplementation to decrease the probability of recurrent respiratory tract infections in OM-85 BV to reduce the incidence of ...
Jefferson Antonio Buendía +2 more
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Bilateral congenital pulmonary airway malformation in an adult: Report of a rare case
Congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs) are considered part of a spectrum of bronchopulmonary foregut malformations. Diagnosis is usually made during the antenatal or neonatal period, and is rarely diagnosed in adults.
Ravindran Chetambath +2 more
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Incidence and risk factors for respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus infections among children in the remote highlands of Peru [PDF]
The disease burden and risk factors for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (MPV) infections among children living in remote, rural areas remain unclear.; We conducted a prospective, household-based cohort study of children aged ...
Gil, Ana I. +48 more
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