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