Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology
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Acute respiratory tract infection (ARI) is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in young children in developing countries. Information on viral aetiology in ARI in India is very limited. ⋯ Respiratory viruses accounted for 44.5% of cases of ALRTI in India and the results of viral aetiology could be given in 24-48 h using centrifugation enhanced cultures. RSV was the most common viral agent associated with ALRTI in children under 5 years of age with greater association with bronchiolitis.