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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry

Editor-in-Chief

ISSN (Print): 1871-5257
ISSN (Online): 1875-6182

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention and Treatment: Past, Present, and Future

Author(s): Leonard E. Weisman

Volume 7, Issue 3, 2009

Page: [223 - 233] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/187152509789105471

Price: $65

Abstract

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very important pathogen worldwide. It occurs and recurs naturally throughout life. Both short and long term morbidity, and mortality are particularly significant for infants, especially those infants with underlying conditions and risk factors. Current treatment strategies for these patients (e.g Ribavirin) are limited but several new interventions (e.g. RSV604, BTA9881, ALN-RSV01) are under investigation. Several preventive agents and strategies have been developed (e.g. RSV-IGIV, palivizumab) and others are in the pipeline (e.g. motavizumab) and under development (e,g, Medi-557). In this article, we review the RSV clinical condition with a focus on the highest risk populations. In addition we review prevention and treatment strategies of the past, present and future for these high-risk patients. This review should provide a single valuable source of information to clinicians and investigators.


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