RSV-associated hospitalization in adults in the USA: A retrospective chart review investigating burden, management strategies, and outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in adults is of growing concern. This study was designed to quantify disease burden, treatment approaches, and outcomes associated with RSV infections in adult subpopulations, from prehospitalization to hospital discharge.

Methods

A retrospective chart analysis was conducted to collect patient-case data from hospitalized US adults (aged >18 years) with RSV infection during two RSV seasons. Patients were categorized into risk groups: comorbid lung disease, immunocompromised, older adults (aged ≥65 years), and other adults (aged <65 years). Physicians reported diagnosis, treatment choices including respiratory supportive therapy (oxygen and fluid supplementation), and outcome variables using a standa

SUBMITTER: Walsh E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9059216 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature