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Yang, Park, Yoon, Kim, and Ahn: Epidemics of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection that Occurred to Children at a Local Institute for Children's Adoption and Welfare
Original Article

Korean Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2002; 9(2): 201-207.

Published online: 30 November 2002

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14776/kjpid.2002.9.2.201

Epidemics of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection that Occurred to Children at a Local Institute for Children's Adoption and Welfare

Mi Hwa Yang, M.D., Chan Sook Park, M.D., So Young Yoon, M.D., Jae Youn Kim, M.D., Don Hee Ahn, M.D.

Department of Pediatrics, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

Corresponding author: Tel: 02)2260-7305, Fax: 02)2267-7301, dkhs1968@medigate.net

Copyright © 2002 The Korean Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Abstract

Purpose

We analyzed clinical features and causal viruses of acute lower respiratory tract infections(LRTIs) in order to improve the management of these infections.

Methods

From end of April to early May 2001, amongst 30 children at a local institute for children's adoption and welfare, 13 were admitted to the hospital with the diagnostic impression of acute LRTIs. Nasopharyngeal aspirates were sent in Seoul National University Hospital for viral culture of respiratory syncytial virus(RSV), adenovirus, parainfluenza virus.

Results

One or more viral agents were identified in 4 cases(30.7%) : were RSV(15.4%), adenovirus(7.7%), and a mix of these two viruses(7.7%). Initial symptoms were fever(69%), cough(100%), tachypnea(54%), chest retraction(69%), rale(85%) and wheezing(15%). Leukocytosis was noted in 23%, CRP increased more than 10 mg/L in 46%. Chest X-ray abnormalities were 69%.

Conclusion

Although viruses were identified in 30.7%, further studies should be made for prevention and treatment of acute viral LRTIs.

Keywords: Epidemics, Acute lower respiratory infections, Children living in institute of adoption and welfare

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