RSV in older people

In this episode, Dr Hasan Bhally discusses the virology, transmission, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and prevention strategies for RSV in older adults, highlighting the importance of vaccination and awareness of complications.

Topics

Intro.
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Understanding RSV: virology and transmission.
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Role of vaccination in RSV prevention.
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Identifying RSV.
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Why diagnose RSV?
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Approach to secondary bacterial infection.
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Recovery timeline.
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Who is at most risk?
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Target populations for RSV vaccination.
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Counselling patients on RSV vaccination.
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Broader impact of RSV.
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Pregnant women.
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Take-home messages.
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Take home messages

RSV is more common than you think and underdiagnosed.
In high-risk populations RSV can be worse than COVID and the flu.
Be aware of complications extending beyond the acute respiratory problem.
Prevention is key as no effective antiviral treatment.

Presenter

Hasan Bhally

Infectious Diseases Specialist

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Hasan is the clinical director of the infection service at Waitemata Health, New Zealand. He is also an acute general medical physician and an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Auckland.