| Literature DB >> 26435673 |
Joan L Robinson, Nicole Le Saux.
Abstract
Respiratory syncytial virus infection is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in young children. Palivizumab has minimal impact on RSV hospitilization rates as it is only practical to offer it to the highest risk groups. The present statement reviews the published literature and provides updated recommendations regarding palivizumab use in children in Canada.Entities:
Keywords: At-risk infants; Chronic lung disease; Congenital heart disease; Palivizumab; Prematurity; Prophylaxis; RSV
Year: 2015 PMID: 26435673 PMCID: PMC4578474 DOI: 10.1093/pch/20.6.321
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Paediatr Child Health ISSN: 1205-7088 Impact factor: 2.253