Table 1

Point prevalence of viruses detected by PCR from nasopharyngeal aspirates in bronchiectasis exacerbation

VirusFrequency (n=77)Per cent
Human rhinovirus2026%
 A9
 B3
 C2
 Non-typable*6
Human parainfluenza virus68%
 11
 21
 32
 42
Human bocavirus45%
Human enterovirus45%
Adenovirus22.5%
Human metapneumovirus22.5%
Influenza A virus22.5%
Human respiratory syncytial virus22.5%
Human coronavirus11%
  • *Ascribed to low viral load.