Abstract:BackgroundPalivizumab is a monoclonal antibody that provides passive immunity against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and has very specific criteria for use that have changed recently. According to the literature data, the annual incidence of bronchiolitis is 7–20%, and the estimated hospitalisation rate is 2–5%.PurposeTo describe the use and effectiveness of palivizumab in the prophylaxis of RSV in the 2013–2014 campaign in a tertiary hospital.Material and methodsRetrospective observational study including… Show more
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