Genomic Characterization of Respiratory Syncytial Virus during 2022–23 Outbreak, Washington, USA
Stephanie Goya, Jaydee Sereewit, Daniel Pfalmer, Tien V. Nguyen, Shah A.K. Mohamed Bakhash, Elizabeth B. Sobolik, Alexander L. Greninger
Abstract
We sequenced 54 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) genomes collected during 2021-22 and 2022-23 outbreaks in Washington, USA, to determine the origin of increased RSV cases. Detected RSV strains have been spreading for >10 years, suggesting a role for diminished population immunity from low RSV exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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OutbreakVirologyVirusBiologyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineDiseaseRespiratory viral infections researchCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia StudiesParvovirus B19 Infection Studies