Down's syndrome is a risk factor for severe lower respiratory tract infection due to respiratory syncytial virus

ConclusionChildren with Down's syndrome hospitalised due to RSV LRTI, had longer hospital stays and worse clinical courses than controls, highlighting the need for RSV prophylaxis for children with Down's syndrome, especially under one year of age.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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