Characteristics, complications and mortality of respiratory syncytial virus compared to influenza infections in hospitalized adult patients in Thailand

Influenza virus is an important cause of adult hospitalization while respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is increasingly recognized, especially in older adults with co-morbidities (Falsey et al. 2014; Lee et al. 2013; Olsen et al. 2010; Walker and Ison 2014). In studies from America, Europe, and Asia, RSV infection represented 2.3% to 13.0% of adult hospitalizations (Falsey et al. 2005; Falsey et al. 2014; Lee et al. 2013; Loubet et al. 2017; Malosh et al. 2017; Naorat et al. 2013; Olsen et al.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - July 21, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Benjamas Chuaychoo, Kanokwan Rattanasaengloet, Run Banlengchit, Navin Horthongkham, Niracha Athipanyasilp, Kanyarat Totanarungroj, Nisa Muangman Source Type: research