Seasonal variation of maternally derived respiratory syncytial virus antibodies and association with infant hospitalizations for respiratory syncytial virus

Lone Graff Stensballe, Henrik Ravn, Kim Kristensen, Tiffany Meakins, Peter Aaby, Eric A F Simoes

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Abstract

This study used 459 prospectively sampled cord blood samples to examine the association between maternally derived respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-neutralizing antibodies and the RSV hospitalization season in Denmark. We found a clear temporal association and suggest that RSV-neutralizing antibody level plays a role in the RSV seasonal pattern.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftThe Journal of pediatrics
Vol/bind154
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)296-8
Antal sider3
ISSN0022-3476
DOI
StatusUdgivet - feb. 2009

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