Superinfection between influenza and RSV alternating patterns in San Luis Potosí State, México.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 25803450.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0115674 and PMC identifier 4372574.
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Abstract
The objective of this paper is to explain through the ecological hypothesis superinfection and competitive interaction between two viral populations and niche (host) availability, the alternating patterns of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and influenza observed in a regional hospital in San Luis Potosí State, México using a mathematical model as a methodological tool. The data analyzed consists of community-based and hospital-based Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) consultations provided by health-care institutions reported to the State Health Service Epidemiology Department from 2003 through 2009.
Medical subject headings
- Influenza, Human
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
- Superinfection