Estimating the burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on respiratory hospital admissions in children less than five years of age in England, 2007-2012.

Rachel Melanie ReevesPia HardelidRuth GilbertFiona WarburtonJoanna EllisRichard G Pebody

Published in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2017)

RSV remains a significant cause of hospital admissions in young children in England. Individual-level analysis of RSV-associated admissions is required to fully describe the burden by age and risk group and identify optimal prevention strategies.

Keyphrases

respiratory syncytial virus
young adults
risk factors
respiratory tract