Murphy B, Phelan PD, Jack I, Uren E. Seasonal pattern in childhood viral lower respiratory tract infections in Melbourne.
Med J Aust 1980;
1:22-4. [PMID:
6244480 DOI:
10.5694/j.1326-5377.1980.tb134568.x]
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Abstract
Respiratory syncytial virus and parainfluenza viruses are the major pathogens in acute lower respiratory infection in infants and younger children. They show distinct seasonal patterns. An annual epidemic of respiratory syncytial virus infection is seen in Melbourne and this coincides with the coldest months of the year. Parainfluenza virus Type 1, the most frequent cause of laryngotracheobronchitis, occurs as an autumn epidemic every second year. Parainfluenza virus Types 2 and 3 are present most years and do not show a clear seasonal pattern.
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