Adult Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection: Defining Incidence, Risk Factors for Hospitalization, and Poor Outcomes, a Regional Cohort Study, 2016-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant cause of illness in adults, especially older adults and those with underlying conditions. This study aimed to assess the incidence of RSV hospitalizations in adults and identify risk factors for hospitalization and poor outcomes.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from two hospitals in southern Israel from 2016-2022. We calculated incidence rates of RSV and influenza hospitalizations. Risk factors for hospitalization were analyzed using Poisson regression. We evaluated poor outcomes (death, ICU admission, or mechanical ventilation) among RSV-hospitalized patients.

Results

The median annual incidence of RSV hospitalization was 28.2/100,000 population, increasing with age to 199/100

SUBMITTER: Brosh-Nissimov T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11434971 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature