Clinical Relevance of RSV and SARS-CoV-2 Coinfections in Infants and Young Children

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2023 Dec 1;42(12):e473-e475. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004080. Epub 2023 Sep 4.

Abstract

We analyzed the frequency, clinical impact and severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and SARS-CoV-2 coinfections in a single pediatric center between March 2020 and January 2023. Compared to single RSV infections, RSV/SARS-CoV-2 coinfections were uncommon (2.1%), occurred more frequently during circulation of omicron, and were associated with increased disease severity as defined by longer hospitalization and increased need for high-flow nasal cannula.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / complications
  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Clinical Relevance
  • Coinfection*
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections*
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human*
  • SARS-CoV-2