Incidence and severity of respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia in rural Kenyan children identified through hospital surveillance.

BACKGROUND: Although necessary for developing a rationale for vaccination, the burden of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in children in resource-poor settings remains poorly defined. METHODS: We conducted prospective surveillance of severe and very severe pneumonia in children aged...

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Main Authors: Nokes, D, Ngama, M, Bett, A, Abwao, J, Munywoki, P, English, M, Scott, J, Cane, P, Medley, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009