Table 2. Comparison of viruses identified in children less than 2 years of age hospitalized with lower respiratory tract infections with and without wheezing.
| Variable | Children diagnosed with LRTIs with wheezing (n=70) | Children diagnosed with LRTIs without wheezing (n=72) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSV | 39 (55.7) | 37 (51.4) | 0.618 |
| Human metapneumovirus | 14 (20.0) | 9 (12.5) | 0.260 |
| Human rhinovirus | 12 (17.1) | 11 (15.3) | 0.822 |
| Influenza virus | 4 (5.7) | 9 (12.5) | 0.244 |
| Parainfluenza virus | 8 (11.4) | 4 (5.6) | 0.241 |
| Coronavirus | 2 (2.9) | 3 (4.2) | 1.000 |
| Adenovirus | 1 (1.4) | 3 (4.2) | 0.620 |
| Coinfections | 9 (12.9) | 4 (5.6) | 0.155 |
Values are presented as number (%).
P values were determined using the chi-square test.
LRTIs, lower respiratory tract infections; RSV, respiratory syncytial virus.