Pathogen and Patient Characteristics and the Severity of Viral Respiratory Infections in Children.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Respiratory infections are a leading cause of pediatric hospitalization and impose a significant burden on health care systems.

Objectives

To evaluate clinical outcomes and risk factors for severe disease in hospitalized children with viral respiratory infections, focusing on the role of etiologies, comorbidities, age, and coinfections.

Design, setting, and participants

This multicenter observational cohort study is part of an active pediatric surveillance system established in September 2023, within the framework of the European Union-funded National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The One Health Basic and Translational Actions Addressing Unmet Needs on Emerging Infectious Diseases (INF-ACT) network, which includes 12 pediatric infectious disease referral ce

SUBMITTER: Moracas C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12947030 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature