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Age-Dependent Risk of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection: A Systematic Review and Hazard Modeling From Serological
K Nakajo1,2, H Nishiura1
1Kyoto University School of Public Health, Yoshidakonoecho, Sakyoku, Kyoto, Japan.
The Journal of Infectious Diseases
|May 10, 2023
Summary
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) seroprevalence studies reveal infection is common by age 3. The force of infection increases with age, highlighting the need for more data on RSV transmission dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Epidemiology
- Immunology
Background:
- No current immunization campaigns exist for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
- Seroprevalence studies are crucial for understanding RSV epidemiological dynamics.
- This systematic literature review summarizes existing RSV seroprevalence data.
Conclusions:
- Limited seroprevalence studies cover a wide age range.
- The risk of RSV infection is highest in individuals over 5 years old.
- Further research with valid assays is needed to fully understand RSV transmission dynamics.
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