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ReviewOman medical journal2024

Palivizumab for the Prophylaxis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease: Expert Opinion and Recommendations for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region.

Adel S Alharbi, Abdul Rahman Alnemri, Ahmed Abushahin, Entesar Alhammadi, Huda Sulaiman Mohammed AlDhanhani, Laila Obaid, Mahmoud Saleh ElHalik, Mariam Kh Ayed

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Review in Oman medical journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Adel S AlharbiDepartment of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdul Rahman AlnemriPediatric Department Neonatal Division, College of Medicine, King Saud University and King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed AbushahinDepartment of Pediatric Pulmonology, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar.
Entesar AlhammadiPaediatric Nephrology Department, Al Jalila Children's Hospital, Dubai, UAE.
Huda Sulaiman Mohammed AlDhanhaniPediatric Infectious Diseases Division, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Laila ObaidDepartment of Neonatology, Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Mahmoud Saleh ElHalikNeonatology Section, Latifa Hospital, Dubai Health, Dubai, UAE.
Mariam Kh AyedNeonatal Department, Maternity Hospital, Al-Shuwaikh, Kuwait.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection poses a significant health threat to infants and young children. Considering the substantial burden in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, prevention of RSV remains a major public health priority. Globally, palivizumab prophylaxis has proven effective in reducing hospitalization and preventing complications in high-risk infants. While several national-level recommendations have been developed for palivizumab prophylaxis, few countries follow external guidelines due to a lack of regional directives. For effective RSV management, recommendations should be based on regional evidence and local clinical practices. Hence, it is imperative to establish uniform recommendations for palivizumab prophylaxis for the GCC region. We reviewed the literature on RSV prevalence, palivizumab immunoprophylaxis's efficacy, and the optimal timing for initiating RSV immunoprophylaxis programs. Experts were invited to share their insights on disease burden, current immunoprophylaxis practices, barriers to compliance, and strategies to improve adherence to palivizumab prophylaxis. These recommendations are intended to bridge the existing gaps and serve as a unified reference guide for local physicians and those recruiting eligible patients in RSV immunoprophylaxis programs, thus allowing for effective RSV management. This collaborative initiative aims to reduce the overall burden of RSV-related illness in the GCC region by promoting alignment in recommendations and addressing obstacles to compliance.

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PalivizumabRespiratory Syncytial Virus InfectionsRespiratory Tract Infections

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PMID40248327
PMCPMC12004454

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