Rates of Hospitalizations for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Metapneumovirus, and Influenza Virus in Older Adults
Abstract
Background. We performed a prospective study to determine the disease burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in older adults in comparison with influenza virus.
Methods. During 3 consecutive winters, we enrolled Davidson County (Nashville, TN) residents aged ≥50 years admitted to 1 of 4 hospitals with acute respiratory illness (ARI). Nasal/throat swabs were tested for influenza, RSV, and HMPV with...
Paper Details
Title
Rates of Hospitalizations for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Metapneumovirus, and Influenza Virus in Older Adults
Published Date
Jul 1, 2012
Volume
206
Issue
1
Pages
56 - 62
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