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Comparative effectiveness of aerosolized versus oral ribavirin for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus infections: A single-center retrospective cohort study and review of the literature.

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Abstract
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of viral infections in immunocompromised hosts and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In January 2015, our institution switched from aerosolized to oral ribavirin (RBV) for primary treatment of RSV infection among high risk immunocompromised adult patients. The objective of the study was to evaluate the clinical and economic outcomes associated with this switch.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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1398-2273
URL
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/tid.12844
DOI
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10.1111/tid.12844
Short Title
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Transpl Infect Dis
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