Aetiology and epidemiology of viral croup in Glasgow, 1966–72

Buchan, K.; Marten, Karen W.; Kennedy, D.H.

doi:10.1017/s0022172400023937

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“…The alternating short and long intervals between peaks of RS virus infection described in USA (Monto, Bryan & Rhodes, 1974) do not seem to occur in England and Wales or Scotland (Noah & Urquhart, 1980). Localized surveys of children with acute respiratory infections have confirmed the patterns described here for the parainfluenza and RS viruses (Buchan, Marten & Kennedy, 1974;Martin, Gardner & McQuillin, 1978;Hope-Simpson, 1981). In Norway (Anestad, 1982(Anestad, , 1987) the variations in incidence of the parainfluenza and RS viruses are similar to ours, but the 'interference' noted between these viruses and influenza A virus has not been seen in our data.…”

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Cyclical patterns and predictability in infection

Noah¹

1989

Epidemiol. Infect.

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Many infections, especially viral infections, show a certain periodicity which can be wholly or partly predictable. It is important to be able to recognize these patterns because anticipating changes in incidence should lead to better diagnosis, treatment and control of infection. In this review patterns of some viral and other infections in England and Wales which have been observed from laboratory reports over a period of 21 years, from 1967 to 1987, are described.

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Cyclical patterns and predictability in infection

Noah¹

1989

Epidemiol. Infect.

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“…during a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Viruses have been isolated in 30 per cent of patients, the majority parainfluenza type 1 and 3 (Christie, 1980;Buchan et al, 1974). Constitutional and hereditary factors are implicated by the high recurrence rate, particularly seen in male children (Konig, 1978;Zach et al, 1981;Denny et al, 1983).…”

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Effect of weather conditions on acute laryngotracheitis

Fielder

1989

J. Laryngol. Otol.

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The aim of the study was to examine the incidence of croup in the Swansea area and to determine whether meteorological factors have any effect on the incidence of acute laryngotracheitis requiring hospitalization.447 patients with a diagnosis of acute viral croup were admitted to the Ear, Nose and Throat Department of Singleton Hospital, Swansea, between January 1st 1980 and December 31st 1984.There was no significant difference between days with and without croup admissions, with respect to barometric pressure or relative humidity. Maximum and minimum temperatures were significantly lower on days with croup admissions (p>0.001).Wind direction appeared to influence the number of admissions, which were increased when the wind was from the south-east (p>0.01).

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“…15 These agents are commonly found in those with croup. 12,[16][17][18] It is reassuring that only a very small proportion of those diagnosed with croup had blood cultured, given the likely viral aetiology of this illness.…”

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Acute upper respiratory infections in Western Australian emergency departments, 2000–2003

Ingarfield

Celenza²,

Jacobs³

et al. 2008

Aust. Health Review

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Objective: To describe the epidemiological and other characteristics of emergency department (ED) presentations diagnosed with acute upper respiratory infection (URI). Design and setting:A retrospective study of patients given an ED diagnosis of acute URI from July 2000 to July 2003 at any of the four metropolitan teaching hospitals in Perth, Western Australia.Results: Acute URI accounted for 3.6% (95% CI, 3.5-3.7) of ED presentations, and 80.7% (95% CI, 80.1-81.3) of these were aged less than 15 years. The most common diagnosis was acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites, followed by croup and acute tonsillitis. Of those with croup, 76.0% (95% CI,3) presented at night, 67.6% (95% CI, 66.2-69.0) were male and the number of presentations with croup was highest in June 2002. The number of diagnoses of acute tonsillitis did not display a great deal of variation from month to month. Overall, hospital admission was 12.3% (95% CI, 11.8-12.8), with a median length of hospital stay of 1 day (IQR 1.0-2.0). An increase in comorbidity, residing in the most disadvantaged areas, and being a re-presentation increased the odds of being admitted. Conclusion What is known about the topic?Upper respiratory infection (URI) is a frequent problem managed in Australian general practice, and in the hospital setting, children and young adults account for most of the hospital separations for this condition. There are few published data relating to the frequency and other characteristics of acute URI presentations to hospital emergency departments. What does this paper add?This study provides data on presentations (admitted and non-admitted) diagnosed with acute URI in hospital emergency departments. Those presenting were predominantly children, with very few requiring inpatient admission. What are the implications for practitioners?This study provides baseline data which could be used when assessing changes in health service delivery. Further investigation is needed into why patients with less severe illnesses present to emergency departments and which, if any, alternative medical care services would be appropriate and acceptable for these patients.

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Aetiology and epidemiology of viral croup in Glasgow, 1966–72

Cited by 13 publications

References 8 publications

Cyclical patterns and predictability in infection

Cyclical patterns and predictability in infection

Effect of weather conditions on acute laryngotracheitis

Acute upper respiratory infections in Western Australian emergency departments, 2000–2003

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Aetiology and epidemiology of viral croup in Glasgow, 1966–72

Cited by 13 publications

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Effect of weather conditions on acute laryngotracheitis

Acute upper respiratory infections in Western Australian emergency departments, 2000&ndash;2003

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