Table 3.
Comparison of clinical and demographic characteristics between human adenovirus (HAdVs) and human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) groups in children with acute respiratory tract infections
| Variable | AdVs group (n = 58) | RSV group (n = 88) | p. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male) |
41 (70.69) |
61 (69.32) |
0.86 |
| Median age [months; mean (range)] |
42 (0.5–144) |
10 (0.2–96) |
<0.001 |
| Age < 3 years |
27 (46.55) |
74 (84.09) |
<0.001 |
| Clinical manifestations |
|
|
|
| Cough |
34 (66.22) |
83 (94.32) |
<0.001 |
| Wheezing |
10 (24.32) |
41 (46.59) |
<0.001 |
| Fever >38°C |
42 (67.57) |
48 (54.55) |
0.030 |
| Crackles |
18 (37.84) |
58 (65.91) |
<0.001 |
| Gastrointestinal discomfort |
12 (18.92) |
14 (15.91) |
0.460 |
| Cyanosis |
2 (6.76) |
22 (25) |
0.001 |
| No. of hospitalizations |
24 (41.38) |
63 (71.59) |
<0.001 |
| Final diagnosis |
|
|
<0.001 |
| Upper respiratory tract infection |
30 (51.72) |
2 (2.27) |
|
| Bronchiolitis |
7 (12.07) |
26 (29.55) |
|
| Pneumonia |
16 (27.09) |
49 (55.68) |
|
| Bronchitis | 5 (8.62) | 11 (12.5) |