Prevention of respiratory syncytial viral infections in late preterm infants / 中国当代儿科杂志
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
;
(12): 241-248, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-236828
ABSTRACT
RSV prophylaxis is not routine in infant born 33 to 35 weeks gestation. Risk scoring tool can be utilized to identify infants that have significant chance for hospitalization. Premature birth is a leading cause of infant mortality and chronic pulmonary morbidity, therefore prevention of RSV hospitalization though immune prophylaxis in late preterm infants appears attractive.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Infant, Premature
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Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
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Therapeutic Uses
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Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
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Palivizumab
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Hospitalization
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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