Key Challenges to Understanding the Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Older Adults in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa: An Expert Perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, highly contagious pathogen and a leading cause of serious illness among infants and older adults. While existing scientific evidence has predominantly focused on the epidemiology and disease burden of RSV in infants, data in older adults remain limited in some countries, including those in Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Here, we outline the key challenges for understanding the burden of RSV in older adults in SEA and the MENA region and we propose opportunities for improving understanding and eventually reducing the impact of RSV.

Main findings and conclusions

A key challenge identified by the expert group, particularly in older adults, is a lack of awareness (among healthca

SUBMITTER: Gunen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11480108 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature