Respiratory syncytial virus hospitalization during pregnancy in 4 high-income countries, 2010–2016
AK Regan, NP Klein, G Langley…�- Clinical Infectious�…, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2018•academic.oup.com
Few studies have addressed respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection during pregnancy.
Among 846 pregnant women hospitalized with respiratory illness and tested for RSV, 21
(2%) were RSV positive, of whom 8 (38%) were diagnosed with pneumonia. Despite study
limitations, these data can help inform decisions about RSV prevention strategies.
Among 846 pregnant women hospitalized with respiratory illness and tested for RSV, 21
(2%) were RSV positive, of whom 8 (38%) were diagnosed with pneumonia. Despite study
limitations, these data can help inform decisions about RSV prevention strategies.
Abstract
Few studies have addressed respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection during pregnancy. Among 846 pregnant women hospitalized with respiratory illness and tested for RSV, 21 (2%) were RSV positive, of whom 8 (38%) were diagnosed with pneumonia. Despite study limitations, these data can help inform decisions about RSV prevention strategies.
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