In young children, viral upper respiratory infection and otitis media are closely related, a new study confirms, suggesting that one strategy to reduce the incidence of otitis media is to prevent viral upper respiratory infection in young children, the researchers say. Reuters Health Information
A review shows that handwashing and wearing a mask are effective physical barriers that, if used routinely in the long-term, could help reduce respiratory tract virus infections at low cost. Medscape Medical News
Military recruits in training are vulnerable to acute respiratory disease. This study documents adenovirus and RSV as important causes of acute respiratory illness among Royal Navy trainees. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses
