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Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published online on February 13, 2006
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, doi:10.1093/tropej/fml002
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© The Author [2006]. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oxfordjournals.org

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Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections in Jordan

Rani Al-Toum 1, Salwa Bdour 1 *, and Hussein Ayyash 2

1 Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
2 Pediatrics Department, Islamic Hospital, Amman, Jordan

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Salwa Bdour, E-mail: bsalwa{at}ju.edu.jo


  Abstract

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence, seasonal distribution of RSV, the signs and symptoms associated with it in Jordan. A total of 200 nasopharyngeal aspirates were obtained from hospitalized children (below 2 years old). RSV was detected in 12.5% of patients using direct immunofluorescence technique. Most infections were associated with bronchilolitis, and higher rates of hypoxemia, retractions, tachypnea, hyperinflation and interstitial infiltrates in 1 to 3 months old children. RSV showed a clear temporal periodicity. The epidemic began in December and disappeared in March with a peak of incidence during February 2003 and January 2004. The seasonal distribution showed a significant correlation with temperature, rainfall and relative humidity. This study provides further information on RSV epidemiology which could help in planning of prevention and control programs in Jordan, distinguishing RSV infections on the basis of the clinical picture and considering RSV between December and March each year.

Keywords: RSV; epidemiology; clinical characteristics; Jordan.
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