Epidemiological assessment of Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection in hospitalized infants, during the season 2005–2006 in Palermo, Italy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objectives</p> <p>Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in young children worldwide.</p> <p>We evaluate the epidemiological and clinical patterns of RSV infe...

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Main Authors: Collura Mirella, Dones Piera, Fucà Fortunata, Poma Antonella, Gueli Alessandra, Salsa Ludovico, Romano Amelia, Di Carlo Paola, Pampinella Diego, Motisi Delia, Corsello Giovanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.ijponline.net/content/35/1/11