Outcomes of respiratory syncytial virus infection in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory viral illness which can cause severe outcomes in older and immunosuppressed populations. There is little data regarding RSV outcomes among people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs).

Methods

This retrospective cohort study examined risk factors for hospitalization in individuals with SARDs and documented RSV infection between 2015 and 2023 at Mass General Brigham (Boston, MA). Clinical data were collected from electronic health records. Multivariable adjusted logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with hospitalization for RSV infection.

Results

Of 188 individuals with SARDs and RSV (mean age 68.5 years, 75.5% female), 96 (51.0%) were hospitalized. Higher Charlson

SUBMITTER: Enns JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12721467 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature