Viruses and bacteria associated with acute respiratory illnesses in young children in general practice.
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1978-03-01
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The results obtained and the laboratory methods used for the isolation of viruses and bacteria from Malaysian children with acute respiratory illnesses seen in a private clinic are described. Of the 65 children studied virus isolations were obtained from 26 children, bacteria from 10 and both virus and bacteria from another 5. The agents isolated were influenza viruses, parainfluenza viruses, adenoviruses, Bordetella pertussis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae and Staphylococcus pyogenes.
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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
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Ong SB, Thong ML, Tay LK. Viruses and bacteria associated with acute respiratory illnesses in young children in general practice. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 1978 Mar; 9(1): 98-102