Off-Season RSV Episodes in Adults and Children Linked to Racial, Ethnic Disparities
Off-season RSV episodes were more common among certain demographic groups and pediatric patients with high-risk conditions.
Researchers found that off-season respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) episodes occur across the United States and may be more common among certain demographic groups and pediatric patients with congenital or chronic conditions.
A study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases analyzed patient demographic and baseline clinical characteristics, as well as comorbidities associated with increased risk for severe disease, in adults and children diagnosed with RSV infection between 2017-2020.
RSV episodes occur across the United States and may be more common among certain demographic groups and pediatric patients with congenital or chronic conditions.
- Patients included in the analysis were adults and children who were diagnosed with RSV infection in the pre-COVID-19 era (2017-2020).
- Data were captured on patient demographic and baseline clinical characteristics, as well as comorbidities associated with increased risk for severe disease.
Author summary: RSV episodes linked to racial disparities.