Burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in Germany: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of acute lower respiratory infection and hospitalizations among infants, young children, and the elderly. This systematic literature review aimed to summarize the epidemiological and economic burden estimates of RSV infection at any age in Germany.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature search to identify full-text articles published from 2003 to 2023 and reporting data on the epidemiological or economic burden of RSV in Germany. Based on pre-specified eligibility criteria, data on incidence, rates of hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) admission, clinical manifestation, underlying conditions, seasonality, health care resource use and costs were extracted.

Results

After screening 315 full-text arti

SUBMITTER: Poshtiban A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337829 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature