Incidence and clinical characteristics of the infection by the Respiratory Syncytial Virus in children admitted in Santa Casa de São Paulo Hospital

摘要: The purpose of this study was to identify the rate infections due RSV and other viruses in children. In addition we have analyzed demographic data clinical characteristics RSV-positive patients comparing with infected by respiratory viruses. We also described seasonality occurrence a hospital Sao Paulo. Children below 5 years old admitted Santa Casa de Paulo Hospital between February 2005 September 2006 acute (ARI) were included. A nasopharyngeal specimens obtained sterile No. French feeding catheters as soon possible (usually within 24 h). Specimens kept refrigerated at 4oC transported Adolfo Lutz Institute, where indirect immunofluorescent assay performed. Virus identified these included RSV, Adenovirus, Influenza B virus Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3. Clinical from each group compared. Four hundred fifty five cases study, 30% positive for some type virus. Viruses that Respiratory Syncytial (73.03%), (8.42%), (8.42%) Adenovirus (3.37%). divided subjects 3 groups: Group 1 RSV-Positive, 2 Other Positive Negative Virus. Mean age (months) 7.5 children, 7.6 viruses, 8 negative RSV-Positive significantly younger than (p<0.05). Signs UAI more present General mortality 2.41%. There higher incidence months March August two study. Our indicates most prevalent viral agent children (ARI), especially infants old. found can occur others classic seasonal period.