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.

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