Down's syndrome as a risk factor for severe lower respiratory tract infection due to RSV

ConclusionChildren with Down's syndrome hospitalized due to RSV LRTI, have a longer hospital stay and worse clinical course than children without. Our findings support the need of RSV prevention in children with Down's syndrome, especially in children younger than one year.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Acta Paediatrica - August 17, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Constanza Galleguillos, B árbara Galleguillos, Guillermo Larios, Gonzalo Menchaca, Louis Bont, Jose A. Castro‐Rodriguez Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research