Off-Season RSV Episodes in Adults and Children Linked to Racial, Ethnic Disparities
Off-season RSV episodes were more common among certain demographic groups and pediatric patients with high-risk conditions.
Researchers found that off-season respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) episodes occur across the United States and may be more common among certain demographic groups and pediatric patients with congenital or chronic conditions, according to study results published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.
A study was conducted to identify characteristics of in-season (December-February) and off-season (June-August) RSV episodes, including adults and children diagnosed with RSV infection in the pre-COVID-19 era (2017-2020).
- Patient demographic and baseline clinical characteristics were captured.
- Comorbidities associated with increased risk for severe disease were also analyzed.
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Author's summary: RSV episodes occur year-round with demographic disparities.
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