Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Seasonal Data for Regions of Florida and Implications for Palivizumab

Bauman, Jay H.; Eggleston, Mark; Oquist, Niki L.; Malinoski, Frank

doi:10.1097/smj.0b013e318048589e

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“…15,17 At least 20 state health departments presently have some form of RSV surveillance program. 12 Two states-Florida and Georgia-monitor RSV in several regions within their states and report results on a statesupported website. 12,13 The RSV season in both of these states, and in Hawaii 18,19 and Alaska, 15 is longer than that reported for other parts of the country.…”

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“…12 Two states-Florida and Georgia-monitor RSV in several regions within their states and report results on a statesupported website. 12,13 The RSV season in both of these states, and in Hawaii 18,19 and Alaska, 15 is longer than that reported for other parts of the country. The National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) has expanded the network of reporting laboratories, and data for the 2007-2008 RSV season is available for North Carolina (16 reporting laboratories) and other states on the CDC website.…”

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“…Results of RSV test data from participating sites for the 2003 through 2006 RSV seasons were grouped into one of four regions, and seasonal data were reported by region and not state, with the exception of Florida. 11 There has been increased interest by individual state departments of health 12,13 and independent investigators [14][15][16][17] to gain a better understanding of the seasonality of RSV at the local level and to place less reliance on regional data. As a result, more than 20 state health departments have some form of RSV surveillance program.…”

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Epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Various Regions Within North Carolina During Multiple Seasons

Wilfret

Baker²,

Palavecino³

et al. 2008

North Carolina Medical Journal

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Background:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) monitors the occurrence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States and has historically reported on activity at the regional level. Prior to the 2007-2008 RSV season, the CDC did not report seasonal RSV data for cities within North Carolina or for the state. The purpose of the present study is to characterize RSV seasonal activity within North Carolina and to determine the appropriate months in which at-risk children should receive prophylaxis. Methods: We prospectively collected RSV test data monthly over three seasons (fall through spring), from September 2003 through July 2006, from a diverse group of hospitals and a community pediatric practice located within five regions throughout North Carolina.Results: Approximately 14,000 laboratory tests, including 23.7% that were RSV positive, were evaluated over the three seasons, and RSV was detected within the state during all but three months of the study. Seasonal variation in the onset (October-November) of RSV activity and duration (six to seven months) of the RSV season according to the specified definition of seasonality was noted yearly within individual regions and among regions. On average over the study period, the greatest percentage of positive tests (33.8%) statewide occurred during January.Conclusions: Our data suggest the RSV season in North Carolina is longer than the national average, and RSV epidemics persist during months that fall outside of those in which RSV prophylaxis is given to high-risk children. Guidelines on the administration of RSV prophylaxis should ideally be based on results of local RSV test data.

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Epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Various Regions Within North Carolina During Multiple Seasons

Wilfret

Baker²,

Palavecino³

et al. 2008

North Carolina Medical Journal

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“…The peak of activity is typically observed in January and February. Year-round outbreaks, however, have been noted in some states with warm climates such as Florida, 27 and the CDC acknowledges this observation in separate data analyses. Findings from multiseason analysis of the CDC surveillance program indicate a nationwide median season duration of 15 weeks with variable onset and offset dates depending on individual geographic location.…”

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Overview of respiratory syncytial virus disease in young children

Hoopes¹,

Kumar²

2012

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Abstract:Respiratory tract illnesses associated with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were first reported more than 160 years ago and gained acceptance as a major respiratory pathogen in the late 1950s. Annual epidemics show a seasonal pattern typically beginning in the late fall and ending in early spring, averaging 5 months in length, and varying in time of onset, offset, and duration depending on geographic location. Manifestations of RSV illness primarily involve the upper respiratory tract but can spread to the lower airways and lead to bronchiolitis and/or pneumonia. Initial infection occurs in approximately two-thirds of children during the first year of life; nearly all children are infected at least once by 2 years of age. Reinfection is common throughout life, but initial illness during infancy generally presents with the most severe symptoms. Medical risk conditions that consistently predispose young children to serious lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) include congenital heart disease, chronic lung disease, and premature birth. Serious LRTI due to RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants and young children worldwide and annual mean hospital expenses have been estimated to exceed 1 billion dollars in the United States. Young children incur more inpatient and outpatient visits for RSV LRTI than for influenza. RSV has a greater impact than influenza on hospitalization in infants with respect to length of stay, severity/course of disease, and resultant needs for ancillary treatments. Unlike many other childhood illnesses, a vaccine is not currently available for preventing RSV disease.

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“…In the United States, RSV infections typically occur from the end of fall to spring . In South Florida, however, RSV has an earlier onset (typically July–August) and a longer seasonal duration of 7–12 months .…”

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Clinical and radiological features of respiratory syncytial virus in solid organ transplant recipients: a single‐center experience

Ariza-Heredia

Fishman

Cleary

et al. 2011

Transplant Infectious Dis

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Seasonal Data for Regions of Florida and Implications for Palivizumab

Abstract: Local RSV surveillance provides meaningful data to guide decisions on the administration of palivizumab. Reliance on current AAP guidelines for RSV prophylaxis would result in under-protection of at-risk children in all regions within the state of Florida.

Cited by 19 publications

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Epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Various Regions Within North Carolina During Multiple Seasons

Epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Various Regions Within North Carolina During Multiple Seasons

Overview of respiratory syncytial virus disease in young children

Clinical and radiological features of respiratory syncytial virus in solid organ transplant recipients: a single‐center experience

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