Impacts of respiratory syncytial virus infection in infants on future respiratory health and its challenges to public health
SUN Li-hong
WU Zhong-ping
YE Ying-tong
YANG Zi-feng
Abstract：Respiratory syncytial virus(RSV)is one of the leading pathogens responsible for acute lower respiratory infections(ALRTI)in children under five years old worldwide.ALRT1 caused by RSV infection not only poses significant short-term health risks to infants but is also associated with the future development of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.This review comprehensively discusses the epidemiological characteristics of RSV infection,its long-term impact on respiratory health,and the underlying mechanisms.It aims to provide insights into the broad health effects,substantial economic burden,and challenges to public health systems posed by RSV infection,thereby offering a reference for the development of proactive and effective prevention and control strategies.
Keywords：respiratory syncytial virusinfantsasthmachronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseeconomic burden
Publication Date：2024-12-06
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：7( 934-940 )