Tag: Malignancy
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RSV More Severe Than Influenza in Hospitalized Patients With Malignancy: New Study Highlights Risk
RSV Outpaces Influenza in Severity Among Hospitalized Patients With Malignancy Emerging evidence from a recent study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases indicates that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections tend to be more severe than influenza in people with malignancy who are hospitalized. The findings add an important dimension to how clinicians assess risk, allocate…
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RSV Outpaces Flu in Severity for Cancer Patients Hospitalized with Respiratory Infections
Overview: RSV poses a greater threat than influenza for patients with cancer Recent findings published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases reveal that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) leads to more severe disease than influenza among patients with malignancy who are hospitalized for respiratory viral infections (RVI). The study sheds light on a vulnerable population where cancer-related…
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RSV More Severe Than Influenza in Hospitalized Patients With Malignancy: A Closer Look at RVI Impact
Understanding the New Findings A recent study highlighted in Open Forum Infectious Diseases indicates that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes more severe illness than influenza among patients with malignancies who are hospitalized for respiratory viral infections (RVI). The research underscores how immune-compromised individuals, such as those undergoing cancer treatment, face heightened risks from RSV compared…