Challenges in the prophylaxis of severe respiratory syncytial virus infections
Adherence to palivizumab prophylaxis was low, highlighting the need to address geographic barriers and maternal age factors. Extreme prematurity and very low birth weight facilitated adherence, indicating that more targeted strategies or decentralized administration may improve outcomes in high-risk populations.
Authors
- Sandra Elisabete Vieira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5100-8713)
- Dana C Feitosa
Institutions
- Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria (BR)
- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Jornal de Pediatria
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jped.2025.04.003
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71