Publications by authors named "H-D Emborg"
Eur Respir J
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of serious lower respiratory infections in young children and older adults, resulting in numerous hospitalizations and deaths, particularly in infants under 6 months.
- The lack of current RSV surveillance recommendations in the EU prompted a workshop among experts to establish a comprehensive national surveillance strategy aimed at improving data harmonization and comparison across Europe.
- The proposed surveillance strategy includes active community and hospital surveillance, passive laboratory monitoring, and the use of standardized PCR methods for RSV detection and genetic tracking, ultimately enhancing the understanding of RSV burden and guiding future vaccination efforts.
