BACKGROUND Lower respiratory tract infections are among the most common infectious diseases of humans worldwide and continue to be a major cause of morbidity in Nigeria. This study focused on determining the microbial agents of lower respiratory tract infections, the effect of age and gender on its prevalence, and the susceptibility profile of bacterial isolates. METHODS Sputum specimens were...

Background and Aims: The role of BK and JC polyomaviruses (BKV and JCV) in the causation of respiratory disease and the natural route of transmission has not well been established. The aim of study was to determine the prevalence of BK and JC viruses in 280 respiratory samples and evaluate their contribution to respiratory disease. Materials and Methods: PCR was used to screen specimens for BK...

Acute respiratory tract infection (ARI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in paediatric age group. Acute respiratory tract infection is infection of any part of respiratory tract. According to WHO it can be graded as mild, moderate and severe. In the present study an attempt was made to retrospectively profile the cases of acute respiratory infections which presented to ou...