Infección por virus respiratorio sincitial en los pacientes inmunodeprimidos en un hospital pediátricoexperiencia de 5 años
- N. Domínguez-Pinilla
- S. Belda Hofheinz
- J.L. Vivanco Martinez
- M. Baro-Fernández
- J. Ruiz-Contreras
- L.I. González-Granado
ISSN: 1695-4033, 1696-4608
Year of publication: 2015
Volume: 82
Issue: 1
Pages: 35-40
Type: Article
More publications in: Anales de Pediatría: Publicación Oficial de la Asociación Española de Pediatría ( AEP )
Sustainable development goals
Abstract
Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised hosts. Methods A description is presented of all cases of RSV infection in immunocompromised pediatric patients in Hematology and Oncology and Immunodeficiency Units between 2008 and 2012. Results Nineteen patients were diagnosed with RSV infection. Nine patients required in-patient care and 2 required Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Five patients were treated with specific therapy (ribavirin±palivizumab). No deaths occurred in the study period. Conclusion RSV infection may be severe in immunocompromised pediatric patients.