Disease INFOPACK: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (elderly)VacZine AnalyticsJune 1, 2008 37 Pages - SKU: VZAN1828261 |
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious pathogen which causes annual global epidemics in persons of all ages. RSV infections are rarely without symptoms and often associated with coughing, wheezing and low-grade fever. Although RSV is a common pathogen in infants it also causes significant disease burden in adults with a compromised immune or respiratory system such as the elderly or those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This DiseaseINFOPACK report is an expert review of the current literature with a focus on RSV infection in the elderly. Particular emphasis is placed on current understanding of the immune response in the elderly, a review of current epidemiology, hospitalizations and morbidity/mortality. Key issues and challenges are also included with respect to future management of the disease. |
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