Potential resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus in Canada
Pascal M. Lavoie, Frederic Reicherz, Alfonso Solimano, Joanne M. Langley
Abstract
KEY POINTS Australia and, more recently, the United States have seen a resurgence of cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in the summer season, as COVID-19 pandemic–related physical distancing measures are being relaxed. We argue that Canada should anticipate a similar resurgence
Topics & Concepts
PandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)VirologyVirusRespiratory system2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)DistancingMedicinePathologyInternal medicineOutbreakDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Respiratory viral infections researchRespiratory Support and MechanismsViral Infections and Vectors