Detection of respiratory viruses and atypical bacteria in children's tonsils and adenoids.
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The tonsils and adenoids of 44 children were analyzed for the detection of respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Viruses were detected in 47.7% of the children and 37.3% of the specimens, with adenovirus and parainfluenza viruses being the most frequently detected microorganisms.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 46 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008