Influenza & Respiratory Virus Epidemiological Characteristics among Children in Georgia
Keywords:
Georgia, children care, Respiratory Syncytial VirusAbstract
Introduction. Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are important causes of severe acute respiratory illnesses among pediatric patients worldwide. The aim of this study was comparison of the epidemiological characteristics of infections associated with RSV and Influenza viruses in hospitalized children in Georgia. The existence of epidemiological data regarding differences between these two major respiratory viral infections could have implications for appropriate management of cases. Methodology included retrospective case series study. For this purpose, special questionnaire was elaborated for withdrawal necessary of epidemiological data such as age, sex, residence, hospitalization duration etc. Obtained data were reviewed and analyzed using EPI Info 7.2.5.0. Results. Influenza and RSV both viruses can lead to serious respiratory problems especially in young children with chronic diseases. Therefore, timely antiviral treatment and annual Influenza vaccination are recommended to children with underlying conditions to avoid complications and shorten hospitalization time.
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