[HTML][HTML] Risks and prevention of severe RS virus infection among children with immunodeficiency and Down's syndrome
M Mori, T Morio, S Ito, A Morimoto, S Ota…�- Journal of Infection and�…, 2014 - Elsevier
By the age of two years, almost all infants are infected with the Respiratory syncytial virus
(RSV). One of the main causes of hospitalizations for bronchiolitis and pneumonia at this
age is RSV infection. In addition to well-known risks for severe RSV disease, such as
prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and congenital heart disease,
immunodeficiencies, chromosomal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome or
neuromuscular diseases have also been identified as risks. While the medical needs for�…
(RSV). One of the main causes of hospitalizations for bronchiolitis and pneumonia at this
age is RSV infection. In addition to well-known risks for severe RSV disease, such as
prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and congenital heart disease,
immunodeficiencies, chromosomal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome or
neuromuscular diseases have also been identified as risks. While the medical needs for�…