Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 Co-infection with Other Respiratory Pathogens Among Hospitalized Children with Acute Respiratory Infections in Wuhan, China

Article Pathology

Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Associated with Streptococcal Infection in 217 Children in Hubei Province, China

Xiao-peng Shang et al.

Summary: The study found that streptococcal infection is one of the most common pathogens causing HSP in children, with certain epidemiological characteristics, and can cause renal involvement and affect immune function.

FETAL AND PEDIATRIC PATHOLOGY (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

RSV pneumonia with or without bacterial co-infection among healthy children

Hsiao-Chi Lin et al.

Summary: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of childhood pneumonia. Bacterial co-infections can affect the severity of the condition, especially in young children. The study found that children with bacterial co-infection had longer hospital stays, more frequent need for intensive care unit (ICU) care, and higher levels of C-reactive protein.

JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (2022)

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Article Virology

Epidemiology and genetic characterization of human metapneumovirus in pediatric patients from Hangzhou China

Yun Du et al.

Summary: This study investigated the epidemiological and genetic characteristics of HMPV in pediatric patients in Hangzhou, China after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that HMPV is an important viral respiratory pathogen in children with ARTI, occurring mainly in children older than 6 years, and with a higher diagnosis rate of lower respiratory tract infections compared to upper respiratory tract infections.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Prediction of risk factors of bronchial mucus plugs in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

Jiahui Zhang et al.

Summary: This study analyzed the clinical, laboratory, radiological characteristics, and treatment of children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, focusing on the risk factors for mucus plug formation. A risk factor scoring system was established based on the identified independent risk factors, such as PA levels, timing of corticosteroid use, CRP levels, and LDH levels. The study provides a basis for early identification and intervention of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia with mucus plug formation in children.

BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

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Article Hematology

Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Associated with Epstein-Barr Virus Infection

Hong-bo Hu et al.

Summary: EBV infection may increase the incidence of HSP, lead to higher frequency of abdominal pain, disrupt the balance of cellular and humoral immune system, resulting in increased production of inflammatory mediators and immunoglobulins.

MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Characteristics and forecasting of respiratory viral epidemics among children in west China

Yifei Duan et al.

Summary: In west China, respiratory viruses influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were found to be the most common among young children with acute respiratory tract infection, showing pronounced seasonality. During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, isolation measures led to a decline in the number of ARTI cases.

MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Pediatrics

Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of respiratory viruses in 4403 pediatric patients from multiple hospitals in Guangdong, China

Yajie Zhang et al.

Summary: The study investigated common viral respiratory infections in children in south China and found that RSV and IFA were the main respiratory viruses. With increasing age, the detection rate of RSV decreased while the trends for IFA and IFB detection rates were the opposite.

BMC PEDIATRICS (2021)

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Article Infectious Diseases