Journal of Infectious Diseases Advance Access published June 6, 2014 1
Frequency of Acute Respiratory Illnesses and Circulation of Respiratory Viruses in Households with Children over Three Surveillance Seasons
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Arnold S. Monto1, Ryan E. Malosh1, Joshua G. Petrie1, Mark G. Thompson2, Suzanne E. Ohmit1 1
University of Michigan School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Ann Arbor
Michigan, USA
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Influenza Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta Georgia, USA
Corresponding Author: Suzanne E. Ohmit, DrPH, University of Michigan School of Public Health,
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2 ABSTRACT Background:
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The household has traditionally been the site for studying acute respiratory illnesses (ARI). Most studies were conducted many years ago and more broadly sensitive laboratory methods to determine ARI etiology are now available. Methods:
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collected respiratory specimens from subjects with reported ARI. Virus etiology was determined by real‐ time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT‐PCR) assay.
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Results:
Individuals in larger households (>4 members) and those in households with children age