The Prevalence and Clinical Manifestations of Human Metapneumovirus Among Children With Bronchiolitis.

Sputum specimens will be obtained from children < 2 years of age and processed by different mode for the HMPV, RSV, Pertussis, Influenza A, B, Parainfluenza 1,2,3, Adenovirus. Clinical and epidemiological data will also be obtained.

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Key information

Conditions

Respiratory Tract Infection Bronchial Diseases Bronchiolitis Bronchitis Children Infections Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections

Age range

1 day–2 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Pediatric department A, HaEmek Medical Center, Afula, Israel

About this study

The purpose of the study is to asses the various pathogens of bronchiolitis in children and its' clinical manifestations. Prospective study in 3 Medical centers in Northern Israel. Included will be about 200 infants and children < 2 years hospitalized with bronchiolitis. From each child sputum specimen will be obtained and processed for HUMP - PCR, Pertussis - PCR, RSV - ELISA, DFA, PCR, Influenza A, B, Parainfluenza 1,2,3 - DFA, PCR, Adenovirus - DFA. Epidemiological data will be obtained for every child by structured questioner. Clinical data will be daily obtained by scoring system.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age 0-24 months, hospitalized children, -

Exclusion criteria

Previous hospitalization, previous RSV immunization, immunocompromised patient, previous inclusion in this study, inclusion in another study.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

HaEmek Medical Center, Israel

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Registry information

Official study title

The Prevalence and Clinical Manifestations of Human Metapneumovirus Among Children With Bronchiolitis in Northern Israel.

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2006
Study completion: 2006
First posted: Dec 14, 2005
Registry last updated: Jan 3, 2013

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