risk factors for severe RSV infection
Last reviewed 01/2018
risk factors for severe RSV infection
- chronic lung disease (e.g., bronchopulmonary dysplasia)
- current weight < 11 lb (5 kg)
- cyanotic congenital heart disease
- immune compromise (e.g., severe combined immunodeficiency)
- in utero exposure to tobacco smoke
- low socioeconomic status
- neuromuscular disease
- premature birth (before 35 weeks of gestation) (1)
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