Epidemiology and genetic variability of respiratory syncytial virus in Portugal, 2014–2018

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality since it is a predominant viral agent causing respiratory tract infections in infants, young children and the elderly. Considering the availability of the RSV vaccines in the coming years, molecular understanding in RSV is necessary.

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Adolescent Adult Aged Child Child, Preschool DNA, Viral Female Genotype Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Male Middle Aged Phylogeny Portugal Prevalence Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Respiratory Tract Infections Seasons Sentinel Surveillance Sequence Analysis, DNA Young Adult Genetic Variation Madeira Island Portugal