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- RSV: ssRNA, Pneumoviridae, F + G surface proteins, prefusion F = vaccine/mAb target
- #1 cause pediatric LRTI globally, universal childhood infection, re-infection lifelong
- Infant bronchiolitis classic (apnea in preterm/<3mo)
- Elderly + immunocompromise: severe pneumonia
- Treatment: supportive (oxygen, HFNC, CPAP, ventilator); no routine bronchodilator/steroid/antibiotic
- Prevention 2023-2024 game changer:
- Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) â universal infants, single mAb dose
- Maternal Abrysvo â 32-36 wk gestation
- Adult vaccines: Arexvy, Abrysvo, mRESVIA mRNA (2024) for ⥠60 yr
- Palivizumab being replaced
- Ribavirin limited efficacy (HSCT only)
- 2024 ACIP universal infant nirsevimab + adult vaccines
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push RSV adult vaccine; pediatric universal nirsevimab