Few studies have addressed respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection during pregnancy. Among 846 pregnant women hospitalized with respiratory illness and tested for RSV, 21 (2%) were RSV positive, of whom 8 (38%) were diagnosed with pneumonia. Despite study limitations, these data can help inform decisions about RSV prevention strategies.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Hospitalization during Pregnancy in Four High-income Countries, 2010-2016
Authors: Regan AK; Klein NP; PREVENT Group; et al.
Clin Infect Dis. 2018 11 28;67(12):1915-1918.
