Assessing the Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Assessing the Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): the Assessment of the Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Across Different Age Groups and Risk Factors

This study examines the impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on people of all ages, from infants to the elderly. It uses hospital records collected between January 2018 and December 2024 to understand:

• How often does RSV occur
• Who is most at risk
• The long-term and financial effects of RSV

This study is designed to analyze the impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) across different age groups. It focuses on how often RSV occurs, who is most at risk, and its long-term and financial effects. The study uses existing hospital records from SEHA facilities between January 2018 and December 2024. This is a retrospective observational study, meaning no new tests or treatments are given. Researchers look at medical records from past patients who were diagnosed with RSV. Anonymized data is collected from SEHA's Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and laboratory systems. Only patients with confirmed RSV infections are included.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients of all ages with a confirmed diagnosis of RSV infection
• Patients admitted to a SEHA hospital or healthcare facility between January 2018 and December 2024
• Patients with documented data in the SEHA electronic medical record (EMR) system

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with suspected RSV infection that is not laboratory-confirmed
• Patients without sufficient data in the SEHA EMR system