Evidence · Systematic review or meta-analysis
The role of viral co-infections in the severity of acute respiratory infections among children infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): A systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Bronchiolitis
- Infection and sepsis
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medical
- Nursing
- Respiratory
This paper is from 2020, more than five years ago. Newer evidence may have been published since.
Summary
A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing clinical severity between RSV mono-infection and RSV viral co-infection in children under five with acute respiratory infection. Overall, co-infection with other respiratory viruses was not associated with greater severity, with the exception of RSV-human metapneumovirus co-infection, which was linked to higher odds of ICU admission and possibly longer hospital stay. Relevant to PICU staff interpreting viral PCR panels in infants admitted with bronchiolitis or viral pneumonia.
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