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Whole-genome sequence characterization of respiratory syncytial virus in the Johns Hopkins Health System during the 2024-2025 respiratory season.
Microbiology spectrum - 4 Nov 2025
Zhuang Ting Xuan, Fall Amary, Norton Julie M, Abdullah Omar, Villafuerte David A, Pekosz Andrew, Klein Eili, Mostafa Heba H
Abstract excerpt
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals worldwide. In 2023, the first RSV vaccines and the widespread use of monoclonal antibodies were approved, underscoring the need for genomic surveillance to monitor their effectiveness and the emergence of antibody-resistant genotypes. This study details...
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- Humans
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human
- Whole Genome Sequencing
- Genome, Viral
