In our series, RV are the second agent linked to viral respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children under the age of 2 (25%). Rhinovirus infections are similar for RSV infections and are ...

Human rhinoviruses (HRV), the primary pathogens for the common cold, are highly transmissible, causing upper respiratory ...

A recent increase in cases of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China has been misrepresented on social media as evidence of a new virus spreading in the country with some posts claiming it prompted ...

To prevent colds, keeping your immunity up before September and onwards may steer a virus away. Learn about cold prevention ...

Reports of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a common respiratory illness that causes flu- and cold-like symptoms, are growing across the Northern Hemisphere, including in China, though neither the World ...

Typically caused by rhinovirus, a common cold has the ability to cause a runny nose, congestion, coughing as well as sneezing ...

Early childhood infections significantly increase the risk of severe infections and antibiotic use later in childhood, highlighting the importance of early prevention and monitoring.

Discover how early infections in children can predict future health risks and the importance of proactive strategies like hygiene and vaccinations.

Between September 2003 and July 2005, we studied a total of 382 children <2 years of age admitted to hospital with respiratory tract infection. We obtained NPA samples and clinical data for 340 ...