Respiratory Pathogen Panel
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), respiratory infectious diseases take first place in the ranking of the burden of disease measured by years lost through death or disability. Lower respiratory tract infections represent the third leading cause of death in the world, after cardiac and encephalic vascular illnesses; however, in countries of low economic status, they take first place. [1]- Here are some of the signs and symptoms an individual may experience with a respiratory tract infection:
- Coughing
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Breathlessness, tight chest or wheezing
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), respiratory infectious diseases take first place in the ranking of the burden of disease measured by years lost through death or disability. Lower respiratory tract infections represent the third leading cause of death in the world, after cardiac and encephalic vascular illnesses; however, in countries of low economic status, they take first place. [1]
- 5 most common pathogens associated with respiratory tract infections:
- Rhinovirus, Metapneumovirus, Adenovirus, Bocavirus, and Enterovirus
References:
[1]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7120591/#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20estima ted%20that,2%25%20of%20them%20require%20hospitalization.