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The site had the following in the homepage, "Viral upper respiratory tract infections are common but typically self-limiting, and are usually managed in the community." I noticed that the web site stated " Viral pneumonia is much less common but is more serious and usually requires hospitalization." They also stated " Viral pneumonia in the immunocompetent is rare and typically affects children or the elderly; influenza strains are the commonest cause in adults. A variety of diagnostic techniques are available, including viral culture and immunofluorescence staining e."