RSV is the main cause of severe respiratory infections in infants and young children in Germany - data from the prospective, multicenter PAPI study 2021-2023.

IF 5.4 2区医学 Q1 INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Infection Pub Date : 2025-02-19 DOI:10.1007/s15010-025-02484-1

Martin Wetzke, Matthias Lange, Cordula Koerner-Rettberg, Alexander Kiefer, Michael Kabesch, Sven Armbrust, Kerim Abdelkhalek, Christiane Lex, Markus Hufnagel, Sebastian Bode, Michael Dördelmann, Michael Lorenz, Stefan Arens, Markus Panning, Holger Köster, Rolf Kramer, Mathieu Bangert, Frank Eberhardt, Grit Barten-Neiner, Christine Happle

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Abstract

Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the main causes of morbidity in infants and young children worldwide. Current data on RSV-associated disease burden in Germany before the introduction of new immunization strategies is lacking.

Methods: The PAPI study is a multicenter, prospective surveillance study of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in children aged ≤ 24 months in Germany.

Results: Data from 1607 children with LRTI hospitalized in twelve German hospitals between September 2021 and May 2023 were analyzed. Among these children, RSV was the most frequently detected pathogen (57.1%), followed by rhino/entero-, metapneumo- and parainfluenza virus. Children with RSV were significantly younger than those with LRTI of other causes (mean of 5.6 ± SD 6.1 vs. mean of 10.1 ± SD 7.3 months, p < 0.001) and more frequently affected in their first six months of life. RSV positive children were significantly more likely to develop hypoxemia (61.9% vs. 44.3%, p < 0.001) and need for intravenous or enteral fluid supplementation (48.1% vs. 43.1%, p = 0.009; 13.2% vs. 5.9%, p < 0.001) than those without RSV.

Conclusion: RSV is the dominant pathogen for LRTI-associated hospitalizations in children ≤ 24 months in Germany and associated with a particularly high need for treatment. The ongoing implemented use of RSV immunization according to current recommendations could lead to significant reduction in early childhood morbidity in Germany.

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Infection 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

12.50

自引率

1.30%

发文量

224

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Infection is a journal dedicated to serving as a global forum for the presentation and discussion of clinically relevant information on infectious diseases. Its primary goal is to engage readers and contributors from various regions around the world in the exchange of knowledge about the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, both in outpatient and inpatient settings. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including: Etiology: The study of the causes of infectious diseases. Pathogenesis: The process by which an infectious agent causes disease. Diagnosis: The methods and techniques used to identify infectious diseases. Treatment: The medical interventions and strategies employed to treat infectious diseases. Public Health: Issues of local, regional, or international significance related to infectious diseases, including prevention, control, and management strategies. Hospital Epidemiology: The study of the spread of infectious diseases within healthcare settings and the measures to prevent nosocomial infections. In addition to these, Infection also includes a specialized "Images" section, which focuses on high-quality visual content, such as images, photographs, and microscopic slides, accompanied by brief abstracts. This section is designed to highlight the clinical and diagnostic value of visual aids in the field of infectious diseases, as many conditions present with characteristic clinical signs that can be diagnosed through inspection, and imaging and microscopy are crucial for accurate diagnosis. The journal's comprehensive approach ensures that it remains a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and researchers in the field of infectious diseases.