Data di Pubblicazione:
2017
Citazione:
Enterovirus D68-Associated Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Pediatric Age Group / S. Bosis, S. Esposito. - In: CURRENT INFECTIOUS DISEASE REPORTS. - ISSN 1523-3847. - 19:3(2017 Mar), pp. 12.1-12.5. [10.1007/s11908-017-0567-8]
Abstract:
Purpose of review: This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the role of Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children.
Recent findings: EV-D68 is an emergent viral pathogen. Since its first isolation in 1962 in California in four children suffering from CAP and bronchiolitis, EV-D68 has been rarely detected from respiratory specimens. However, recently, EV-D68 infection has raised concerns in the international community because of outbreaks in 2014 in the USA and the increased number of children with EV-D68-associated severe respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, that have been reported in many other countries around the world. EV-D68 causes severe and life-threatening respiratory diseases in the pediatric population, particularly in children with underlying conditions such as prematurity or chronic diseases. Since no specific treatment or vaccinations are available for EV-D68 infections, greater surveillance as well as the use of sensitive and rapid diagnostic methods are essential to prevent and manage new outbreaks.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Children; Community-acquired pneumonia; EV-D68; Enterovirus D68; Respiratory distress; Respiratory tract infections.
Elenco autori:
S. Bosis, S. Esposito
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