Tag: RSV
Early Experience on Universal Prophylaxis in Infants Against RSV
During the 2023-2024 season, nirsevimab significantly reduced the risk of bronchiolitis and confirmed RSV infections in primary care, hospital, and pediatric ICU admissions among infants aged 0 to 11 months, even in a season... read more
Risk Factors for Subsequent LRTI Following an Infant RSV Hospitalization
Fifteen percent of infants experience at least one other medically attended lower respiratory tract infection (MA LRTI) after an respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalization in the same season, and approximately half... read more
RSV Infection – Epidemiology and Clinical Risk Factors
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is the most frequent reason for hospitalization of infants in developed countries. Premature birth without or, especially, with chronic lung disease of prematurity, congenital heart... read more
Temporal Trends of RSV-Associated US ICU Admissions
Wide variations in regional and seasonal patterns in hospital and ICU admissions were noted in children with respiratory syncytial virus–associated acute respiratory illness across the United States. Results from our... read more
RSV Outbreak in a Pediatric ICU
The Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital—Alder Hey pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) usually has a low rate of nosocomial respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. We report and analyze a major outbreak of nosocomial... read more
Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Diagnosis and Treatment
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus which results in symptoms similar to cold. This virus spreads through the drops coming from the nose and throat of an infected person, while sneezing and coughing.... read more
Immunocompromised People May Not Produce Enough Protective Antibodies Against RSV After Vaccination
This study demonstrated heterogeneous antibody response to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines among immunocompromised persons. In contrast to universal seroconversion and preF IgG fold rises greater than 10 in immunocompetent... read more
Specialty Imaging: HRCT of the Lung
Part of the highly regarded Specialty Imaging series, HRCT of the Lung, third edition, reflects the many recent changes in HRCT diagnostic interpretation. An easy-to-read bulleted format and thousands of state-of-the-art... read more
