Synopsis: Burden and Current Concepts in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infections in Children
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https://doi.org/10.63270/njp.2025.v52.i3.2000030Abstract
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among infants and young children worldwide. Childhood deaths from RSV exceed 100,000 annually, with the highest risks seen in premature newborns, infants aged less than six months, and children with pre-existing conditions. Recent studies also implicate RSV as an important pathogen in adults, particularly older people and those with severe underlying conditions. Lower-and middle-income countries (LMIC) bear the most burden, as 95% of acute lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) episodes and 97% of the mortality from RSV in children below five years of age occur in these countries.
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