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The Pathologist / Issues / 2026 / April / Are Respiratory Deaths Underreported
Forensics Infectious Disease Screening and monitoring Insights

Are Respiratory Deaths Underreported?

Postmortem testing reveals gaps in respiratory virus diagnosis

04/21/2026 News 2 min read
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Top Institutions in Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine

Leading institutions utilize advanced molecular diagnostic techniques such as multiplex PCR for respiratory virus detection, conduct large-scale epidemiological and postmortem studies, and integrate clinical, laboratory, and mortality data to better understand the impact of respiratory viruses on mortality.

  • #1

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    Atlanta, GA

    The CDC leads national surveillance and research on respiratory viral infections including influenza and RSV, with extensive expertise in molecular diagnostics, mortality data analysis, and public health interventions.

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health Surveillance
  • #2

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, MD

    Johns Hopkins has a strong track record in respiratory virus research, including clinical and postmortem studies, and is a leader in applying molecular diagnostic tools to understand viral contributions to respiratory mortality.

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pulmonology
    • Molecular Diagnostics
  • #3

    University of Washington School of Medicine

    Seattle, WA

    The University of Washington is recognized for its research on respiratory viruses, including molecular diagnostics and population-based studies assessing viral impact on mortality and underdiagnosis.

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Virology
    • Epidemiology
  • #4

    Imperial College London

    London, N/A

    Imperial College has extensive expertise in respiratory virus epidemiology and modeling, including studies on viral mortality and the use of molecular diagnostics to improve detection and reporting.

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health
  • #5

    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH

    Bethesda, MD

    NIAID supports and conducts cutting-edge research on respiratory viruses, including the development of diagnostic technologies and studies on viral pathogenesis and mortality impact.

    Key Differentiators

    • Immunology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Virology

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