Prophylaxis against respiratory syncytial virus in premature infants

Authors
Bont, L van Vught, AJ Kimpen, JLL
Citation
L. Bont et al., Prophylaxis against respiratory syncytial virus in premature infants, LANCET, 354(9183), 1999, pp. 1003-1004
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
LANCET
ISSN journal
01406736 → ACNP
Volume
354
Issue
9183
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1003 - 1004
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-6736(19990918)354:9183<1003:PARSVI>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Postconceptional age was studied in 33 mechanically ventilated preterm infa nts with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis. Preterm infants w ithout chronic lung disease had an increased risk of severe RSV infection u ntil postconceptional age of 44 weeks.