The epidemiology and severity of respiratory viral infections in a tropical country: Ecuador, 2009-2016

• Main Authors: Saverio Caini (Author), Doménica de Mora (Author), Maritza Olmedo (Author), Denisses Portugal (Author), María A. Becerra (Author), Marcela Mejía (Author), María C. Pacurucu (Author), Jenny Ojeda (Author), Guglielmo Bonaccorsi (Author), Chiara Lorini (Author), John Paget (Author), Alfredo Bruno (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Respiratory viral infections (RVI) are a leading cause of mortality worldwide. We compared the epidemiology and severity of RVI in Ecuador during 2009-2016. Methods: Respiratory specimens collected within the national surveillance system were tested for influenza viruses, respiratory syn...