Off-Season RSV Episodes in Adults and Children Linked to Racial, Ethnic Disparities

Off-Season RSV Episodes in Adults and Children Linked to Racial, Ethnic Disparities

Off-season RSV episodes were more common among certain demographic groups and pediatric patients with high-risk conditions.

Researchers found that off-season respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) episodes occur across the United States and may be more common among certain demographic groups and pediatric patients with congenital or chronic conditions.

A study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases identified characteristics of in-season (December-February) and off-season (June-August) RSV episodes in adults and children diagnosed with RSV infection in the pre-COVID-19 era (2017-2020).

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Author's summary: RSV episodes occur year-round, with disparities in certain groups.

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