Respiratory Syncytial Virus Hospitalization During Pregnancy in 4 High-income Countries, 2010-2016.

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.

SUBMITTER: Regan AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10942250 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature