Table 1 Summary of patient characteristics and respiratory virus detection and exacerbation rates in both the winter and summer cohorts
Season | Mean age ± SD | Gender (F/M) | Mean FEV1 ± SD | Comorbid PCD | Overall viral detection rate | Number of patients with Influenza | Multiple virus detection rate | Exacerbation rate during follow up period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Winter (n = 12) | 36 ± 12 | 10/2 | 77% ± 22% | 9/12 (75%) | 11/12 (92%) | 10/12 (83%) | 10/12 (83%) | 0/12 (0%) |
Summer (n = 15) | 60 ± 17 | 12/3 | 60% ± 33% | 3/15 (20%) | 5/15 (33%) | 5/15 (33%) | 0/15 (0%) | 1/15 (7%) |
Overall (n = 27) | 49 ± 19 | 22/5 | 67% ± 29% | 12/27 (44%) | 16/27 (59%) | 15/27 (56%) | 10/27 (37%) | 1/27 (4%) |