Although there are a variety of viruses that can cause infections in the lower respiratory tract  in children and adults, Adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), HMPV, HPIV, Influenza A + B are often the most common.

Adenovirus

Symptoms of respiratory disease caused by Adenovirus includes from the common cold to pneumonia, "croup", and bronchitis.

RSV

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which causes infection of the lungs and breathing passages, is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children. RSV is highly contagious and can be spread through droplets containing the virus when someone coughs or sneezes. RSV infections often occur in epidemics that last from late fall through early spring.

HMPV

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages, especially among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms commonly associated with HMPV include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath.

HPIV

Human Parainfluenza virus (HPIV) are an important pathogen of acute respiratory tract infection in children, and human Parainfluenzae virus often exists in respiratory secretions and spreads through person-to-person direct contact and respiratory droplets.

Influenza A+B

Influenza (commonly known as ‘flu’) is a communicable disease easily transmitted through the coughing and sneezing of aerosolized droplets containing live virus. Type A viruses are typically more prevalent than type B viruses and are associated with most serious influenza epidemics, while type B infections are usually milder.

The Adenovirus/RSV/HMPV/HPIV/Influenza A+B Combo Rapid Test (Nasopharyngeal Swab) qualitatively detects the presence of Adenovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, human Metapneumovirus, human Parainfluenza virus, Influenza A and B antigens in Nasopharyngeal Swab specimens, providing results within 15 minutes.