Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract disease in
young children and elderly people. Although the virus was isolated in 1955, an effective …

Background Human metapneumovirus is a common virus associated with acute lower
respiratory infections (ALRIs) in children. No global burden estimates are available for ALRIs …

Viruses are a constant threat to global health as highlighted by the current COVID-19
pandemic. Currently, lack of data underlying how the human host interacts with viruses …

Background Pneumonia, the leading infectious cause of child mortality globally, mainly
afflicts developing countries. This prospective observational study aimed to assess the …

Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the leading cause of death in
children worldwide and a substantial proportion of childhood CAP is caused by viruses. A …

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory tract
infections in high-risk populations, yet there are no vaccines or anti-viral therapies approved …

Background Human parainfluenza virus (hPIV) is a common virus in childhood acute lower
respiratory infections (ALRI). However, no estimates have been made to quantify the global …

This comprehensive review outlines the impact of military-relevant respiratory infections,
with special attention to recruit training environments, influenza pandemics in 1918 to 1919 …

Acute illnesses affecting the respiratory tract are common and form a significant component
of the work of Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) clinicians. Acute respiratory illness (ARill) …

Therapies in oncology have evolved rapidly over the last years. At the same pace,
supportive care for patients receiving cancer therapy has also evolved, allowing patients to …