Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Protecting Older Adults at Risk for Serious Complications
By Annenberg Center for Health Sciences
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Description
Angela Branche, MD, and Stefan Gravenstein, MD, MPH, compare the burden of RSV with other viral infections in older adults and emphasize the importance of and how to make the diagnosis. They discuss the symptomatic management, but emphasize the importance of instituting preventive measures since there are no approved medications for acute or preventive treatment of RSV in older adults. They highlight the several vaccines that are in late phase development to prevent RSV infection in older adults.
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Resources
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Management
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Diagnosis
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Introduction and Epidemiology
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Nov 23, 2021 |