id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-264140-5cxzc3z8 Tam, Clarence C. Epidemiology and Transmission of Respiratory Infections in Thai Army Recruits: A Prospective Cohort Study 2018-09-04 .txt text/plain 4001 210 46 Our results emphasize the need for improved infection prevention and control in military environments, given the high burden of illness and potential for intense transmission of respiratory pathogens. 2 Studies among military recruits have found high rates of illness and infection with respiratory viruses. 9, 10 Studies in military populations can provide valuable information regarding the epidemiology and transmission of respiratory infections in adults because of the availability of well-defined populations that can be followed up over time. 12, 13 We also tested acute samples (from both camps) and the routine enrolment and follow-up specimens (from one camp) using a multiplex real-time PCR assay comprising 33 bacterial, viral, and fungal targets (FTD33 kit; Fast Track Diagnostics, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg). A quarter of URI cases in our study were prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics, of whom 50% were more likely to have infections caused by viral pathogens based on multiplex PCR results. ./cache/cord-264140-5cxzc3z8.txt ./txt/cord-264140-5cxzc3z8.txt