RSV infection may be associated with higher risk for bacterial pneumonia

Two common and sometimes dangerous respiratory diseases, a viral one caused by respiratory syncytial virus , and a bacterial one caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae may be linked, suggests a new study. Scientists analyzed hospitalization data to investigate a possible association between RSV and pneumonia in young children, and found that infection with RSV may increase the risk of pneumonia.

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