Risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus after respiratory syncytial viral infection: A retrospective cohort study using US database

Key Points

• Increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus following respiratory syncytial virus infection is observed.
• The analysis shows a notable association between viral infection and diabetes risk within a large US database.
• This retrospective cohort study examines data from healthcare databases, focusing on viral infection outcomes.
• These findings may indicate the importance of monitoring long-term health after viral infections, particularly in adults.