Publications by authors named "Samita Sompoch"
Article Synopsis
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections in young children, with many experiencing infections by age two and recurring instances later in life.
- A study analyzed medical records of children under five diagnosed with RSV-LRTI from 2016 to 2020, finding 40.16% experienced severe cases requiring extended hospital stays or intensive care.
- Key risk factors for severe RSV-LRTI included age under three months, existing cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genetic, and pulmonary diseases, as well as multiple co-morbidities, resulting in significantly higher hospitalization costs and fatalities.
