Seasonal Incidence of Medically Attended Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection From 2015 to 2019 in a Cohort of Adults With High-risk Conditions - Takeaways - MDSpire

Seasonal Incidence of Medically Attended Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection From 2015 to 2019 in a Cohort of Adults With High-risk Conditions

  • By

  • Maria E Sundaram

  • David L McClure

  • Oluwakemi Alonge

  • Elisha Stefanski

  • Pouya Saeedi

  • Jean-Yves Pirçon

  • Huong Q Nguyen

  • March 14, 2025

  • 0 min

Share

  • 1

    The study assessed the seasonal incidence of RSV in high-risk adults in Wisconsin from 2015 to 2019.

  • 2

    A total of 303 RSV infections were identified, with 40% being RSV A among the tested respiratory samples.

  • 3

    The estimated incidence of RSV-related medically attended acute respiratory illness was 94.1 per 10,000 high-risk adults.

  • 4

    Age-specific incidence rates varied, with the highest rate of 150.5 per 10,000 in adults aged 75 years and older.

  • 5

    Findings indicate a significant burden of RSV in adults with high-risk conditions, highlighting the need for better identification and management.

Original Source(s)

Seasonal Incidence of Medically Attended Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection From 2015 to 2019 in a Cohort of Adults With High-risk Conditions

  • by Maria E Sundaram, David L McClure, Oluwakemi Alonge, Elisha Stefanski, Pouya Saeedi, Jean-Yves Pirçon, Huong Q Nguyen

  • March 14, 2025

Related Content

Ivermectin vs Permethrin for Scabies

Investigators evaluate household-level cure rates in dermoscopy-confirmed cases at day 28.

Viral, Fungal Infections May Contribute to Nonresolving ARDS

Review links viral and fungal infections to persistent lung injury in nonresolving ARDS

US Leaves WHO Over Pandemic, Governance

The announcement describes a shift toward direct engagement with countries and organizations outside the World Health Organization.