Table 3 Results (multiple detections not included) of multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction assays of all included patients in order of frequency and by randomisation group (rapid vs. delayed result group)
Detected pathogens | All patients, n(%) | Rapid result group, n(%) | Delayed result group, n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Influenza A virus | 56 (13.8) | 31 (15.3) | 25 (12.3) |
Rhinovirus | 40 (9.9) | 24 (11.9) | 16 (7.8) |
Coronavirus (all subtypes) | 29 (7.1) | 11 (5.4) | 18 (8.8) |
   Coronavirus OC43 | 16 (3.9) | 4 (2.0) | 12 (5.9) |
   Coronavirus NL63 | 11 (2.7) | 5 (2.5) | 6 (2.9) |
   Coronavirus 229E | 2 (0.5) | 2 (1.0) | - |
Respiratory syncytial virus | 18 (4.4) | 6 (3.0) | 12 (5.9) |
Influenza B virus | 14 (3.4) | 7 (3.5) | 7 (3.4) |
Metapneumovirus | 14 (3.4) | 6 (3.0) | 8 (3.9) |
Parainfluenzavirus types 1 through 3 | 7 (1.7) | 4 (2.0) | 3 (1.5) |
Mycoplasma pneumoniae | 7 (1.7) | 5 (2.5) | 2 (1.0) |
Adenovirus | 4 (1.0) | 2 (1.0) | 2 (1.0) |
Enterovirus | 1 (0.2) | - | 1 (0.5) |
Chlamydophila pneumoniae | 1 (0.2) | 1 (0.5) | - |
No pathogen found | 215 (53.0) | 105 (52.0) | 110 (54) |
Total, N (%) | 406 (100) | 202 (100) | 204 (100) |