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Virus isolations from patients in general practice, 1961–71

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

P. G. Higgins
P. G. Higgins
Affiliation:
Virus Laboratory, Public Health Laboratory Service, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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During the period 1961–71 of 1785 viruses isolated from patients in the general population 503 (28%) were rhinoviruses, 465 (26%) influenza viruses, 248 (14%) enteroviruses, 234 (13%) herpes simplex virus, 132 (7%) parainfluenza viruses, 129 (7%) adenoviruses and 49 (3%) respiratory syncytial virus. Also isolated were 18 strains of mumps virus, 7 coronaviruses and 295 streptococci of groups A, C or G.

Fluctuations were observed in the frequency with which respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza virus type 2, and the adenoviruses were isolated over the 10-year period.

Influenza viruses types A and B, parainfluenza viruses types 1 and 2, respiratory syncytial virus, adenoviruses types 3, 4, 6, 7 and 21, and many enteroviruses were all associated with outbreaks.

Infections with influenza viruses A and B and parainfluenza viruses types 1 and 2 came during the winter, whereas those with parainfluenza virus type 3, enteroviruses, and rhinoviruses were more frequently seen in the summer and early autumn.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 72 , Issue 2 , April 1974 , pp. 255 - 264
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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