Clinical Relevance of RSV and SARS-CoV-2 Coinfections in Infants and Young Children.

Rosa Rodriguez-FernándezFelipe González-MartínezJimena Perez-MorenoMaría Isabel González-SánchezBlanca Toledo Del CastilloIrene Mingueza de la PazLaura Diaz PozoAsuncion MejiasOctavio Ramilo

Published in: The Pediatric infectious disease journal (2023)

We analyzed the frequency, clinical impact and severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and SARS-CoV-2 coinfections in a single pediatric center between March 2020 and January 2023. Compared to single RSV infections, RSV/SARS-CoV-2 coinfections were uncommon (2.1%), occurred more frequently during circulation of omicron, and were associated with increased disease severity as defined by longer hospitalization and increased need for high-flow nasal cannula.

Keyphrases

respiratory syncytial virus
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
respiratory tract
obstructive sleep apnea
respiratory failure
positive airway pressure