Human Bocavirus related lower respiratory tract infection in childhood: A case report
Esra Celik Kuzaytepe
, Hakki Akman, Nadire Yesim Cetinkaya Sardan, Didem Aliefendioglu
Guven Hospital, Department Of Pediatrics, Ankara, Turkey, Pediatrics, Infection Disease, Ankara, Türkiye
Keywords: human bocavirus, lower respiratory tract infection, childhood
Abstract
Human Bocavirus (HBoV) may cause lower respiratory infections (RTIs). In some studies, it is the third most common pathogen in children with lower respiratory tract infections. In this study, we report a 3 year-5 month-old age girl with fever, cough and rhinorrhea caused by HBoV. HBoV was detected in the patient whose nasopharyngeal aspirate (NPA) was tested by qualitative multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR), as her general condition worsened, a high-flow nasal cannula was applied, as well as intravenous antibiotics and inhaler drugs. Human bocavirus can be responsible as a viral agent in children with respiratory tract infections during fall and winter months. It should be kept in mind the use of the nasopharengeal aspirates by qualitative multiplex PCR as a diagnostic test may enable more patients to be diagnosed.
Cite this article as: Celik Kuzaytepe E, Akman H, Cetinkaya Sardan NY, Aliefendioglu S.Human Bocavirus related lower respiratory tract infection in childhood: A case report. Pediatr Acad Case Rep. 2024;3(3):35-8.
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