How Does the Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Compare to Influenza in Spanish Adults?

Federico M TorresClara GutierrezAna CáceresKarin WeberAntoni Torres

Published in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2024)

RSV and influenza infection were associated with considerable HRU. There is a substantial disease burden for RSV infection in older adults ≥ 65 years. While RSV hospitalization rates in adults reported here appeared lower than influenza, RSV is still underdiagnosed in the hospital setting and its incidence might be similar to, or higher than, influenza.

Keyphrases

respiratory syncytial virus
risk factors
respiratory tract
healthcare
physical activity
emergency department
adverse drug