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RSV in Adults: A Hidden Epidemic
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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Angela Branche, MD, and Helen Y. Chu, MD, MPH, discuss the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and describe those at risk for severe RSV disease, including: RSV prevalence and seasonality RSV burden throughout life, including burden in older adultsComorbidities that increase the risk of RSV complications RSV transmission in the hospital and care home settingImplications of risk factors for severe RSV on prevention and treatment Faculty: Angela Branche, MDAssociate Professor of MedicineDivision of Infectious DiseasesDepartment of MedicineUniversity of RochesterRochester, New YorkHelen Y. Chu, MD, MPHAssociate Professor of MedicineDivision of Allergy & Infectious DiseasesUniversity of Washington School of MedicineSeattle, WashingtonLink to full program: bit.ly/3nb25xeLink to downloadable slides: bit.ly/3TsXym5
Released:
Mar 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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