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Common Respiratory Viruses Overview by Sheryl Layne Lao-Sebrio is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Human rhinovirus (HRV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are common causes of respiratory illnesses like the common cold, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. HRV causes most common colds and can persist on surfaces. HMPV was identified in 2001 and is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract illness in children worldwide. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most important cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children under 1 year old. It is responsible for 40-75% of hospitalized bronchiolitis cases and 15
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- Sheryl Layne Lao-Sebrio
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- EN