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April 17, 2026Immunity Inflammation and Disease0 citationsOpen Access

Burden and Characteristics of Respiratory Syncytial Virus‐Associated Bronchiolitis in Hospitalized Infants in Italy: A Systematic Review

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ABAngela BechiniCSCristina SalvatiMRMarco Del Riccio

Key Points

  • This research aims to analyze the burden and characteristics of bronchiolitis caused by RSV in hospitalized infants in Italy.
  • Conducted a systematic review of existing studies on RSV bronchiolitis in infants
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of immunization programs and monoclonal antibody treatments
  • Analyzed data from pediatric intensive care units across the country
  • Highlight the significant strain of RSV bronchiolitis on pediatric intensive care units
  • Identify the promise of immunization programs in reducing hospitalization rates
  • Support recommendations for broader use of long-acting monoclonal antibodies in infants

Abstract

Nationwide RSV immunization programmes and improved diagnostics are crucial to ease the strain on pediatric intensive care units. Recent recommendations for widespread RSV long-acting monoclonal antibody use in infants offer promising solutions to address this challenge.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69e1cffa5cdc762e9d858f78https://doi.org/10.1002/iid3.70420
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