Epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus in young, hospitalized children in Jordan: a prospective viral surveillance study.

ABSTRACT: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization in young children. Understanding RSV burden and seasonality is crucial for implementing effective preventive strategies, especially in the wake of disruptions related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We aimed to determine RSV burden and seasonality among young children hospitalized in Jordan. We conducted a prospective viral surveillance study at Al-Bashir Hospital (1 November 2023 to 4 April 2024). Children <5 years old hospitalized with fever or respiratory symptoms were eligible. Nasal (and optional throat) swabs were collected and tested for common respiratory viruses using real-time polymerase chain reaction. We compared characteristics and outcomes of hospitalizations by RSV detection status a

SUBMITTER: Amarin JZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584765 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature