Table 2. Detection rates of all the viruses by multiplex real-time PCR from nasopharyngeal swabs and sputum samples.
| Virus | All | Nasopharyngeal swab samples (%) | Sputum samples (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cases, No. | 320 | 320 | 230 |
| Total virus, No. | 84 | 45 | 66 |
| Influenza | 57 (17.8) | 31 (9.7) | 43 (18.7) |
| Influenza A | 55 (17.2) | 30 (9.4) | 41 (17.8) |
| Influenza B | 2 (0.6) | 1 (0.3) | 2 (0.9) |
| Adenovirus | 4 (1.3) | 2 (0.6) | 3 (1.3) |
| Respiratory syncytial virus | 3 (0.9) | 1 (0.3) | 3 (1.3) |
| Picornavirus | 10 (3.1) | 6 (1.9) | 9 (3.9) |
| Coronavirus | 8 (2.5) | 5 (1.6) | 6 (2.6) |
| Metapneumovirus | 2 (0.6) | 0 (0) | 2 (0.9) |
Data are presented as number (%).