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World J Clin Pediatr. Apr 9, 2019; 8(2): 33-42
Published online Apr 9, 2019. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v8.i2.33
Published online Apr 9, 2019. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v8.i2.33
Table 5 Association of signs and symptoms with respiratory syncytial virus infection
| Variable | RSV positive(n = 94) | RSV negative(n = 289) | P value | |
| Fever | Yes | 63 (23.8) | 201 (76.2) | 0.645 |
| No | 31 (26.0) | 88 (74.0) | ||
| Rhinorrhea | Yes | 81 (24.6) | 248 (75.4) | 0.931 |
| No | 13 (24.0) | 41 (76.0) | ||
| Cough | Yes | 85 (23.5) | 276 (76.5) | 0.066 |
| No | 9 (40.9) | 13 (59.1) | ||
| Fast breathing | Yes | 62 (24.5) | 191 (75.5) | 0.981 |
| No | 32 (24.6) | 98 (75.4) | ||
| Wheezing | Yes | 45 (22.9) | 151 (77.1) | 0.461 |
| No | 49 (26.2) | 138 (73.8) | ||
| Auscultatory crepitations | Yes | 73 (25.7) | 210 (76.3) | 0.338 |
| No | 21 (21.0) | 79 (79.0) | ||
| Chest retractions | Yes | 52 (25.6) | 151 (74.4) | 0.604 |
| No | 42 (23.3) | 138 (76.6) | ||
- Citation: Kini S, Kalal BS, Chandy S, Shamsundar R, Shet A. Prevalence of respiratory syncytial virus infection among children hospitalized with acute lower respiratory tract infections in Southern India. World J Clin Pediatr 2019; 8(2): 33-42
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v8/i2/33.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v8.i2.33