Respiratory viruses were detected in 25% of febrile neutropenic episodes in children with ALL. This high detection rate together with the frequent involvement of the lower respiratory tract and the possibility of death strongly favors the inclusion of respiratory virus diagnostic tests in the evaluation of these children during autumn and winter season.
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