Publications by authors named "Cui-Ji Lin"
Int J Infect Dis
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a major public health issue globally, with viruses being key contributors; a study was conducted in southern China to analyze the prevalence and characteristics of these respiratory viruses over nearly a decade (2009-2018).
- Out of 22,680 respiratory samples collected from ARI patients, 43.03% tested positive for seven common viruses, with influenza being the most prevalent, followed by RSV and PIV, and notable differences in infection rates and types between genders and patient settings.
- The study highlights specific trends in virus circulation, indicating peak years for various viruses, and identifies co-detection rates, particularly noting that RSV, PIV, and Flu were the most frequently co-detected pathogens
Int J Infect Dis
January 2020
Article Synopsis
- RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) plays a significant role in respiratory infections, mainly affecting children and immunocompromised adults in southern China from 2011 to 2016.
- Out of 16,024 samples tested, RSV was found in 9.5%, with higher incidence rates in children under 3 years old and a shift from RSV-A dominance to RSV-B over the years.
- The study highlighted the evolution of RSV genotypes, particularly NA1 and ON1, with a notable ongoing selection pressure affecting these strains.
