RSV-associated infections linked to higher one year mortality in adults
- A study at ESCMID Global 2025 found severe RSV in adults linked to increased mortality within a year.
- Researchers analyzed data from 5,289 adults with severe RSV between 2011 and 2022 to reach this conclusion.
- Scientists compared these adults to 15,867 people and found increased COPD flare-ups and asthma attacks.
- Maria João Fonseca noted patients still had worse outcomes; hospitalization was 57% versus 28% in controls.
- The study highlights the long-term health burden, and researchers advocate for targeted prevention and vaccination.
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RSV-associated infections linked to higher one year mortality in adults
A major study presented today at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year compared to the general population.


One of UK's most common bugs that's mistaken for a cold 'TRIPLES risk of death'
ONE of the UK’s most common bugs almost triples the risk of death for a year after infection, scientists have discovered. For many of the 3.6million adults in the UK who catch respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) each year, its symptoms are so mild they’re often mistaken for a cold. Science Photo LibraryAdults with severe RSV face worse health outcomes for up to a year after infection, researchers warn[/caption] But a new Danish study has found tho…
Common respiratory condition nearly triples the risk of death in adults, study finds
A study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year compared to the general population.
Common respiratory illness may triple death risk in adults within a year, shows study
New Delhi: Adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) are likely to be at a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year, warned a study. RSV-ARI refers to a group of illnesses caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) -- a common and highly contagious virus that primarily affects the respiratory tract. The study presented at the Congress of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and …
Common respiratory condition fuels death risk by 3x in adults up...
Last Updated on April 12, 2025 by Team THIP New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) are likely to be at a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year, warned a study. RSV-ARI refers to a group of illnesses caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — a […] The post Common respiratory condition fuels death risk by 3x in adults up to a year: Study appeared first on THIP…
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