Increased RSV-A Bronchiolitis Severity in RSV-Infected Children Admitted to a Reference Center in Catalonia (Spain) Between 2014 and 2018
Jorgina Vila, Esther Lera, Paula Peremiquel‐Trillas, Cristina Andrés, Laia Martínez, Irene Barceló, Ariadna Carsi, Joan Balcells, José Ángel Rodrigo‐Pendás, Pere Soler‐Palacín, Carlos Rodrigo, Andrés Antón
Abstract
Between 2014 and 2018, we evaluated the severity of 687 cases of bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Catalonia, Spain. Compared to RSV-B, RSV-A cases required intensive care (adjusted relative risk (aRR) = 1.44, p < 0.01) and respiratory support (aRR = 1.07, p < 0.01) more often; hospital stay was one day longer (p < 0.01). Subgroup identification may aid clinical evaluation and seasonal healthcare planning.
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MedicineBronchiolitisSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PediatricsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Center (category theory)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakAcute BronchiolitisVirologyPneumoniaVirusInternal medicineOutbreakDiseaseCrystallographyInfectious disease (medical specialty)ChemistryRespiratory viral infections researchViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyViral Infections and Immunology Research