Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in pediatric populations, resulting in a substantial burden of disease.
Elisa Funiciello +8 more
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Nirsevimab Treatment of RSV Bronchiolitis in Pediatric Emergency Departments
Importance New resistant mutations of respiratory syncytial virus type B (RSV-B) have been observed during the first year of implementation nirsevimab treatment. During the second season of implementation of nirsevimab treatment in France, RSV-B was predominant.
Lenglart, Lea +14 more
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A single-center observational study of nirsevimab for prevention of RSV infection in preterm infants [PDF]
ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of nirsevimab in preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in preterm infants, highlighting its potential to improve neonatal respiratory health.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective ...
Rina Su +5 more
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Coverage, Timing, Safety, and Determinants of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Admission in Newborns Receiving Nirsevimab Prophylaxis for Respiratory Syncytial Virus [PDF]
Background: Nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), has recently been introduced as universal prophylaxis in newborns and infants. Although clinical trials have shown high efficacy and a favorable safety
Maria Costantino +20 more
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Background/Objectives: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and infant hospitalization in the US. RSV prevention evolved in 2023 as nirsevimab and maternal RSV pre-fusion vaccine became available for healthy ...
Brody J. Lipsett +7 more
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Clesrovimab for Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Infants in the United States [PDF]
Background/Objectives: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes a significant hospitalization burden in infants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of introducing clesrovimab, a recently approved long-acting monoclonal ...
Klodeta Kura +7 more
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Cost-Effectiveness of Alternative Immunization Strategies to Protect Infants Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Germany: A Decision Modeling Study [PDF]
Introduction Germany’s Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) recommends the use of monoclonal antibody nirsevimab for infants in their first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season; however, incorporating RSVpreF maternal vaccination may protect ...
Caroline Lade +8 more
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Efficacy and safety of monoclonal antibodies against respiratory syncytial virus disease in premature infants: a systematic review and network meta-analysis [PDF]
ObjectiveRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in infants and young children, which may progress to bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and other severe respiratory complications.
Shunli Liu +13 more
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RSV Monoclonal Antibody Implementation for At-Risk Infants: Victoria, Australia's 2024 Experience. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background New respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) preventative programs are launching globally. Our Australian jurisdiction implemented RSV monoclonal antibody provision via pediatric and perinatal hospitals for highest risk neonates and infants.
Tuckerman J +8 more
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Potential Effects on Elderly People From Nirsevimab Use in Infants
Nirsevimab therapy has the potential to revolutionize infant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prophylaxis. But other populations suffering RSV, such the elderly or those over 60, may also be protected by using this novel antibody in the infant group. It
Iván Sanz-Muñoz +2 more
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