Human Metapneumovirus-associated Acute Lower Respiratory Hospitalizations in Children <5 Years Pre-, During and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multicenter Study

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 2026

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Authors: Md. Ariful Islam, Mei Chan, Jahidur Rahman Khan, Nan Hu, Brendan Joseph McMullan, Philip N Britton, Adam William Bartlett, Rama Kandasamy, Bernadette J. Prentice, Adam Jaffé, Nusrat Homaira
DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000005138
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References: 23

Abstract

BACKGROUND: To evaluate disease severity, age distribution, and seasonal patterns of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection among hospitalized children

Fields of Study & Subjects

Respiratory viral infections research Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
45
Issue
7
Pages
572–577
Publication date
5 January 2026
Language
EN