RSV Infections in Infants and Young Children (1 CM)

Title: RSV Infections in Infants and Young Children

Presenter: Joseph Domachowske, MD

Credit: 1 Clinical Medicine

Session Description: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is the most common cause of hospitalization among children less than 5 years of age. The session will raise awareness about RSV infection in this age group by reviewing the typical signs, symptoms, and complications of the illness. Dr. Domachowske will describe the epidemiology of the disease and discuss current approaches to treatment and prevention.

Learning Objectives

1. Summarize the seasonal epidemiology of infections caused by RSV each year.
2. Recognize the typical signs and symptoms seen in infants with RSV infection.
3. Identify risk factors for severe RSV disease.
4. Describe the current approach to treatment of infants with RSV.
5. Explain why vaccines to prevent RSV infections have remained elusive.

Bio: Dr. Joseph Domachowske is Professor of Pediatrics at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. He is a pediatric infectious disease specialist with research interests in broadening the understanding and reducing the morbidity of infections caused by RSV and other respiratory viruses. He oversees clinical vaccine trials, including those designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new immunization candidates for the prevention of RSV in newborns, infants, pregnant women, and people living with immune compromising conditions. His work has led to more than 200 scientific publications in high impact journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, the Lancet, Nature Communications, and Pediatrics.

Recording Origination Date: June 22, 2023