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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e
| Part 8. Infectious Diseases > Section 13. Infections Due to DNA and RNA Respiratory Viruses > |
Chapter 186. Common Viral Respiratory Infections
Sections: Common Viral Respiratory Infections: Introduction, Rhinovirus Infections, Coronavirus Infections, Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Human Metapneumovirus Infections, Parainfluenza Virus Infections, Adenovirus Infections, Further Readings.
Topics Discussed: respiratory tract infections, lower; respiratory tract infections, upper; viral respiratory infection.
Excerpt:"Acute viral respiratory illnesses are among the most common of human diseases, accounting for one-half or more of all acute illnesses. The incidence of acute respiratory disease in the United States is 3–5.6 cases per person per year. The rates are highest among children <1 year old (6.1–8.3 cases per year) and remain high until age 6, when a progressive decrease begins. Adults have 3–4 cases per person per year. Morbidity from acute respiratory illnesses accounts for 30–50% of time lost from work by adults and for 60–80% of time lost from school by children. The use of antibacterial agents to treat viral respiratory infections represents a major source of abuse of that category of drugs...."
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