Journal article
Identifying the research, advocacy, policy and implementation needs for the prevention and management of respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infection in low- and middle-income countries
Abstract
Introduction: The high burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in young children disproportionately occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The PROUD (Preventing RespiratOry syncytial virUs in unDerdeveloped countries) Taskforce of 24 RSV worldwide experts assessed key needs for RSV prevention in LMICs, including vaccine and newer preventive measures.
Methods: A global, survey-based study was undertaken in 2021. An …
Authors
Carbonell-Estrany X; Simões EAF; Bont LJ; Gentile A; Homaira N; Scotta MC; Stein RT; Torres JP; Sheikh J; Broor S
Journal
Frontiers in Pediatrics, Vol. 10, ,
Publisher
Frontiers
DOI
10.3389/fped.2022.1033125
ISSN
2296-2360