pediatrics
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Human Metapneumovirus Infections
Introduction
Respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus infections cause seasonal lower respiratory tract disease, particularly in infants and young children. Disease may be asymptomatic, mild, or severe, including bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Although diagnosis is usually clinical, laboratory diagnosis is available. Treatment is supportive. Passive prophylaxis withnirsevimabis indicated for appropriate children or, whennirsevimabis not available, withpalivizumabfor specific high-risk infants. 