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A study on the virus aetiology of mild respiratory infections in the primary school child

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

M. S. Pereira ,
B. E. Andrews  and
S. D. Gardner
M. S. Pereira
Affiliation:
Virus Reference Laboratory, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale Avenue, London, N. W. 9
B. E. Andrews
Affiliation:
Virus Reference Laboratory, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale Avenue, London, N. W. 9
S. D. Gardner
Affiliation:
Virus Reference Laboratory, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale Avenue, London, N. W. 9
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A survey of mild respiratory disease in a primary school was undertaken over a 2-year period to determine which of the newer respiratory viruses were responsible for these illnesses.

The over-all isolation rate was low but a wide variety of viral agents was isolated.

None of these caused epidemics but it is suggested they may be the cause of a low but constant absentee-rate throughout the year.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 65 , Issue 4 , December 1967 , pp. 475 - 483
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1967

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