Epidemiology and Characteristics of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Pneumonia in Critically Ill Adults.

Taeeun KimJin Won HuhSang-Bum HongJiwon JungMin Jae KimYong Pil ChongHeungsup SungKyung Hyun DohSung-Han KimSang-Oh LeeYang Soo KimChae-Man LimYounsuck KohSang Ho Choi

Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2023)

RSV infection was associated with substantial morbidity and mortality in critically ill adult patients, similar to IFV. The relatively higher incidence of RSV in severe HAP suggests that the transmissibility of RSV can exceed that of IFV in a hospital setting.

Keyphrases

respiratory syncytial virus
risk factors
healthcare
early onset
emergency department
acute care
acute respiratory distress syndrome