Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
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Few studies have examined respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in adults. We assessed the characteristics and outcomes of RSV relative to other viral infections. ⋯ RSV is a common cause of acute respiratory illness in adults aged ≥ 50 years; the risk of infection increases with age. Delays in healthcare seeking and reduced risk of hospital admission in patients with RSV suggest a milder course of illness relative to influenza.
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Editorial Comment
Healthcare-associated pneumonia: where do we go next?