Viral pathogens among elderly people with acute respiratory infections in Shanghai, China: Preliminary results from a laboratory‐based surveillance, 2012‐2015

Abstract

Acute respiratory infections (ARIs), with viral pathogens as the major contributors, are the most common illnesses worldwide, and increase the morbidity and mortality among the elderly population. The clinical and pathological features of elderly people with ARIs need to be identified for disease intervention. This study identified influenza as the leading viral pathogen among elderly with ARIs, and two seasonal epidemic peaks were observed in Shanghai. An influenza vaccination strategy needs to be advocated for the elderly population. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

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