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ArticlePediatric reports2025

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): A Contemporary Emerging and Struggling Clinical Event.

Marta Arrabito, Emanuela Cannata, Luca Lo Nigro

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Marta ArrabitoCenter of Pediatric Hematology Oncology-Azienda Policlinico, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0009-0000-3066-7672
Emanuela CannataDepartment of Translational Medicine, University of Catania, 95131 Catania, Italy.
Luca Lo NigroCenter of Pediatric Hematology Oncology-Azienda Policlinico, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2480-1799

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Abstract

Systemic viral infections are frequently life-threatening in immunocompromised children. Many viral pathogens are reported to be the cause of morbidity and mortality in these pediatric patients, but scarce evidence is related to respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV), which is one of the main viral causes of lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children. Herein we report the experience of the Center of Pediatric Hematology Oncology of Catania regarding RSV infection in pediatric leukemia patients, describing four cases: three with only respiratory involvement and complete recovery (two of them presented mild symptoms and one evolved into severe respiratory failure) and a fourth case with an initial hepatic and pulmonary involvement leading to death. Unfortunately, some viral infections have delayed diagnoses because of lack of awareness and atypical presentation. Therefore, our intent is to highlight the importance of mindfulness of the occurrence of this infection and of its typical and atypical manifestations in order to detect it early and decrease the risk of morbidity and mortality.

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acute lymphoblastic leukemiaairways infectionchildrenrespiratory syncytial virus

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PMID40981019
PMCPMC12452352

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