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Potential resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus in Canada

Pascal M. Lavoie, Frederic Reicherz, Alfonso Solimano, Joanne M. Langley

2021Canadian Medical Association Journal35 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

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