Defining the timing of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) outbreaks: an epidemiological study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Seasonal RSV infections occur every year and affect particularly children under six months of age. Passive immunoprophylaxis with monoclonal antibody Palivizumab is recommended in the period with high risk of RSV infection. This stud...

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Main Authors: Enders Martin, Schalasta Gunnar, Enders Gisela, Terletskaia-Ladwig Elena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/5/20