RSV Epidemiological Surveillance: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

In the last two years, the spread of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has completely changed due to a variety of factors. Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictive measures induced a massive drop in RSV infections; then, however, an unusual resurgence with different epidemiological features was reported worldwide, both in young infants and older children.

On the other hand, new promising pharmacological options are expected to contribute to modifying RSV epidemiology in coming years, preventing RSV bronchiolitis in newborns and young infants, in particular. Lastly, climate change has a significant impact on respiratory virus circulation worldwide, including RSV. Considering this, epidemiological surveillance is vital to create future strategies for prevention and treatment.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive picture of RSV epidemiology worldwide to contribute to the prevention and treatment of such infections in childhood. We invite researchers to contribute original articles, reviews, perspective articles, opinion papers, short communications, and case series on all the different aspects regarding RSV epidemiology, including (but not limited to) new epidemiological trends, prevention and treatment strategies, clinical features of RSV infection at different ages, and the impact of climate change.   

Dr. Emanuele Castagno
Dr. Irene Raffaldi
Guest Editors

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