EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CLINICAL ASPECTS OF THE MAJOR VIRAL CAUSES OF UPPER AND LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASES IN CHILDREN
The article reviews the epidemiology and clinical aspects of the major causes of upper and lower respiratory tract diseases in children. Particular emphasis is placed on prevention and control of viral diseases through the use of vaccins and antiviral agents. Evolution of new viral pathogens, such...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Amaltea Medical Publishing House
2008-03-01
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Series: | Romanian Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://revistemedicale.amaltea.ro/Romanian_Journal_of_PEDIATRICS/Revista_Romana_de_PEDIATRIE-2008-Nr.1/RJP_2008_1_Art-02.pdf |
Summary: | The article reviews the epidemiology and clinical aspects of the major causes of upper and lower respiratory tract diseases in children.
Particular emphasis is placed on prevention and control of viral diseases through the use of vaccins and antiviral agents.
Evolution of new viral pathogens, such as avian influenza virus and the SARS – CoV, are discussed |
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ISSN: | 1454-0398 2069-6175 |