Increased risk of bacterial pneumonia before and after respiratory syncytial virus infection in young children.

Karin Strandell Samuel VideholmAndreas TorneviMaria Björmsjö Sven-Arne Silfverdal

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2024)

We found an increased risk for bacterial pneumonia hospitalisation in children hospitalised for RSV both before and after RSV hospitalisation, indicating a bidirectional relationship.

Keyphrases

respiratory syncytial virus
community acquired pneumonia
young adults
respiratory failure
respiratory tract