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RSV in Adults: A Hidden Epidemic

RSV in Adults: A Hidden Epidemic

FromCCO Infectious Disease Podcast


RSV in Adults: A Hidden Epidemic

FromCCO Infectious Disease Podcast

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2023
Format:
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

Titles in the series (100)

Weekly updates on new data and best practices in patient care for a variety of infectious diseases including COVID-19, HIV, and viral hepatitis, from Clinical Care Options. Gain practical strategies and earn CME/CE credit for selected episodes.