Publications by authors named "Jose Manuel Lira-Martinez"
Article Synopsis
- Acute respiratory infections significantly impact older adults and those with chronic diseases, primarily caused by viruses like respiratory syncytial virus and metapneumovirus.
- A study aimed to diagnose circulating respiratory viruses in adults with acute respiratory symptoms lasting no more than 15 days, utilizing polymerase chain reaction methods.
- Out of 72 patients tested, primarily from Mexico City, only 22 were found positive for viruses, with metapneumovirus being the most common, highlighting the need to monitor viral strains for public health responses.
Introduction: Acute respiratory infections are one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in older adults and patients with chronic diseases. Among the responsible etiological agents are human respiratory viruses, such as: respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza virus and metapneumovirus.
Objective: To carry out a differential diagnostic study of respiratory viruses circulating and co-circulating in an adult population.