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Update: respiratory syncytial virus activity--United States, 1997-98 season
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes significant infant respiratory illness globally. This report details RSV surveillance trends in the US during 1997-1998, highlighting seasonal outbreaks.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Virology
- Public Health Surveillance
Background:
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of severe lower respiratory tract infections in infants and young children globally.
- RSV infections typically manifest as seasonal outbreaks, peaking in winter in temperate regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize RSV surveillance trends in the United States from July 1997 to June 1998.
- To present preliminary RSV surveillance data from July 1 to November 18, 1998.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS).
- NREVSS is a voluntary, laboratory-based surveillance system for respiratory and enteric viruses.
Main Results:
- Summarized historical RSV trends for the 1997-1998 period.
- Provided initial data for the ongoing 1998-1999 RSV season.
Conclusions:
- RSV surveillance is crucial for understanding disease burden and seasonality.
- Continued monitoring via systems like NREVSS informs public health strategies.
Abstract:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the single most important cause of serious lower respiratory tract disease in infants and young children worldwide. In temperate climates, infections primarily occur during yearly outbreaks that usually peak during the winter months. RSV activity in the United States is monitored by the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS), a voluntary, laboratory-based system. This report summarizes trends for RSV reported to NREVSS from July 1997 to June 1998 and presents preliminary surveillance data from July 1 to November 18, 1998.