[RSV infections in children including managed cases in premature babies].
The authors assessed RSV infection issues within the Department of Neonatology during the year 2000/2001. The epidemiology, pathology, pathogenesis and the clinical course were discussed. The treatment and prevention patterns have been also presented. There were 5 cases of RSV infection of premature neonates within the Department of Neonatology. One of the mothers was probably the source of infection. The course of infection was described as severe in two infants (diagnosed respiratory insufficiency) and moderate in two other cases (respiratory disorders improved with n-CPAP). The symptoms of disease have been mild only in one case. Prematurity, age between 2-6 months, lung, and heart pathology and immunodeficiency must be considered as negative prognostic factors. Development of vaccination against RSV infection seems to be crucial solution for preterm neonates.
Nowicka
K
K
Klinika Neonatologii, Instytut Matki i Dziecka, Kasprzaka 17a, 01-211 Warszawa, Poland.
Gierowska-Bogusz
B
B
Polak
K
K
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D018357:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D022261:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage
D022261:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines