Respiratory syncytial virus: Diagnosis, prevention, and management of complications

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2014

Abstract

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that causes pediatric respiratory infections. Most children will contract RSV multiple times throughout childhood, beginning before their first birthday. In many patients RSV infections are minor and self-limiting, but in certain patient populations they can lead to serious complications. Prevention techniques can minimize the spread of RSV. In addition to nonpharmacologic prevention methods, one pharmacologic prevention option, palivizumab, is available for certain patient populations at high risk for complications. Currently, there is a strong need for more preventive and treatment options for RSV.

Publication Title

U.S.Pharmacist

Volume

39

Issue

7

First Page

31

Last Page

34

Comments

This article was published in U.S.Pharmacist, Volume 39, Issue 7, Pages 31-34.

The published version is available at http://www.uspharmacist.com/content/c/49433/ .

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