Viral etiologies of lower respiratory tract infections in children < 5 years of age in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a prospective case–control study

Viral etiologies of lower respiratory tract infections in children < 5 years of age in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a prospective case–control study

Abstract Background Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide and disproportionally affect Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the heaviest burden of LRIs in Ethiopia, to date, no published studies have reported a comprehensive viral etiolo...

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Main Authors: Fiseha Wadilo, Adey Feleke, Meseret Gebre, Wude Mihret, Tamrayehu Seyoum, Kalkidan Melaku, Rawliegh Howe, Andargachew Mulu, Adane Mihret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
Lower respiratory tract infections
Respiratory viruses
Children
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-023-02131-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-023-02131-x

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