Healthcare-Associated Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children’s Hospitals

• Published in: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Vol. 12; no. 5; pp. 265 - 272
• Main Authors: Saiman, Lisa, Coffin, Susan E, Kociolek, Larry K, Zerr, Danielle M, Milstone, Aaron M, Aldrich, Margaret L, Vargas, Celibell Y, Zapata, Giovanny, Zalot, Morgan A, Reyna, Megan E, Adler, Amanda, Voskertchian, Annie, Egbert, Emily R, Alba, Luis, Gollerkeri, Sonia, Ruggieri, Madelyn, Finelli, Lyn, Choi, Yoonyoung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: US Oxford University Press 31.05.2023
• Subjects: Original; transmission index; healthcare-associated RSV; surveillance definitions; escalation of respiratory support

Abstract Background Outbreaks of healthcare-associated respiratory syncytial virus (HA-RSV) infections in children are well described, but less is known about sporadic HA-RSV infections. We assessed the epidemiology and clinical outcomes associated with sporadic HA-RSV infections. Methods We retrosp...