Burden and Economic Impact of Respiratory Viral Infections in Adults Aged 60 and Older: A Focus on RSV.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) represents a significant cause of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in adults aged 60 years and older, often leading to severe clinical outcomes and high healthcare costs. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and economic burden of RSV compared to other ARIs, focusing on specific age groups, comorbidities, and demographic factors. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted using the electronic medical records of adults aged ≥60 years hospitalized for ARIs, including RSV, in Spain. Direct costs related to hospitalizations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and treatments were analyzed. The study also assessed demographic, clinical, and comorbidity-related factors influencing the economic burden

SUBMITTER: Pelaez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11854486 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature