Respiratory syncytial virus burden among adults during flu season: an underestimated pathology

ConclusionRSV is a major cause of moderate-to-severe respiratory infection during the influenza season; acquisition is frequently nosocomial or healthcare-related; and mortality is significantly higher than with influenza virus infection. The use of a rapid molecular test as a first-step diagnostic technique is necessary to ensure that isolation measures are implemented and that spread is prevented.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research