Publications by authors named "D Panatto"
Background: Data on the natural history of the community-acquired RSV in adult outpatients are limited. It is also unclear whether the existing influenza surveillance platforms based on influenza-like illness (ILI) case definitions are efficient for RSV. The two-season RESPIRA-50 study was established in 2023 to identify an optimal RSV case definition and to explore the natural history of RSV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRabies is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted mainly by bites of infected animals, especially dogs, which are responsible for 99% of human cases. Despite being preventable, it remains a neglected disease in low-income countries, with approximately 60,000 deaths per year, mostly concentrated in Africa and Asia. The real worldwide burden of rabies is probably underestimated, as death-reporting systems are inadequate and active surveillance is limited.
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- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) significantly affects adults over 65, leading to hospitalizations and complications, prompting a study in Italy to evaluate its impact in primary care settings.
- The study involved 152 older patients with acute respiratory infections, finding that 21.7% tested positive for RSV, with a median illness duration of 14 days and a high rate of further healthcare consultations.
- The results underline the importance of an RSV surveillance system for older adults to improve vaccination strategies and inform public health planning, showcasing the need for cost-effectiveness evaluations in managing healthcare resources.
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- * A review of Italian vaccination documents highlights HTA's role in evaluating vaccines between 2012-2025 but shows a lack of independent funding for HTA reports.
- * Improved utilization of HTA is needed to ensure timely and evidence-based vaccine recommendations, filling gaps between research findings and policy decisions.