Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Are viruses frequently present as the infecting agent in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients presenting to hospital?
Answer: The spectrum of viruses detected in patients with AECOPD is similar to that of the general population. Viruses are more likely to be identified in patients with AECOPD who present with influenza-like symptoms and a low C-reactive protein.
Output (English): yes