Risk Factors and Medical Resource Utilization of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Metapneumovirus, and Influenza-Related Hospitalizations in Adults-A Global Study During the 2017-2019 Epidemic Seasons (Hospitalized Acute Respiratory Tract Infection [HARTI] Study). [PDF]
Open Forum Infect Dis, 2021 Falsey AR +9 more
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Human and bovine respiratory syncytial virus: Immunopathologic mechanisms
Veterinary Quarterly, 1991 Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is the major respiratory tract pathogen of infants and young children. Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) is recognised as an important cause of respiratory tract disease in calves. Both of these viruses and their respective diseases share many similarities.
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Age-dependent differences in the pathogenesis of bovine respiratory syncytial virus infections related to the development of natural immunocompetence [PDF]
, 2010 The severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections appears to differ with age in both humans and bovines. A primary RSV infection in naïve infants and in young calves runs a more severe course when they are 1–6 months old than in their first ...
Antonis, A.F.G. +6 more
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Exposures in Indoor Air Affecting Health
Allergy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Indoor air quality (IAQ) is influenced by a wide range of chemical, biological and physical agents that can negatively impact physical, immunological and mental health. Adverse health effects depend on the type and concentration of pollutants, duration of exposure, and individual susceptibility.
Maria Hartiala +38 more
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Influenza and Other Respiratory VirusesWhile influenza virus and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) are recognised as a cause of severe illness and mortality, clinical interest for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus (hMPV ...
Hanneke Boon +4 more
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PLoS Pathogens, 2016 Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an enveloped RNA virus that is the most important viral cause of acute pediatric lower respiratory tract illness worldwide, and lacks a vaccine or effective antiviral drug. The involvement of host factors in the
Masfique Mehedi +13 more
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Nonhuman Primate Models of Respiratory Disease: Past, Present, and Future. [PDF]
, 2017 The respiratory system consists of an integrated network of organs and structures that primarily function for gas exchange. In mammals, oxygen and carbon dioxide are transmitted through a complex respiratory tract, consisting of the nasal passages ...
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination Is Associated With Increased Odds of Preterm Birth
Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim To analyse whether respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination during pregnancy increases the odds of preterm birth. Methods A rapid review and meta‐analysis was performed. The main outcome was the risk of preterm (gestational week less than 37) birth.
Ilari Kuitunen, Marjut Haapanen
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Human Metapneumovirus and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease in Children, Yemen
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2006 Factors increasing the severity of respiratory infections in developing countries are poorly described. We report factors associated with severe acute respiratory illness in Yemeni children (266 infected with respiratory syncytial virus and 66 with human
Najla Al-Sonboli +5 more
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Vaccinations During Pregnancy Protect the Mother–Infant Dyad and Are Generally Safe
Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim Vaccination in pregnancy has a critical impact on mothers, foetuses and infants. The aim of this paper was to summarise key points presented by experts attending the 12th Maria Delivoria‐Papadopoulos Perinatal Symposium in March 2025 and further expand and update them.
Ariadne Malamitsi‐Puchner +2 more
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