Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Respiratory Pathogens in Pediatric Patients in Saudi Arabia: Seasonal Variation and Epidemiological Distribution
Author(s): Saleh Al Harbi*, Sumayyah Ahmed Nezar Kobeisy, Omer Mohammed Akbar Hossain, Khalid Mohammed Abadullah Faruqi, Bayan Yassin Sayed, Ibrahim Hussain Ali Muzaffar, Shahd Sameer Majdali and Hisham Abudulmalik Essa
Abstract:
Background:
Acute respiratory tract infections remain one of the most common causes for pediatric visits to primary care providers, emergency departments and for pediatric hospitalizations1-3. Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (mPCR) testing allows for rapid detection of pathogens in as little as six hours and some kits can test as many as 20 pathogens at a time5-6.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to explore the incidence, seasonal distribution, relationship with C-reactive protein (CRP) and epidemiological association of various respiratory pathogens among the pediatric age group.
Methodology:
A retrospective study was conducted at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to analyze the results of the Respirat.. View More»
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