Morbidity and mortality of respiratory syncytial virus infection in hospitalized adults: Comparison with seasonal influenza

IntroductionRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is considered a major pathogen that causes acute influenza-like illness. The objective of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of patients with laboratory-confirmed RSV and patients with influenza infection.MethodsAdults hospitalized in Beilinson Hospital (October 2017–April 2018) with laboratory-confirmed RSV or influenza were included. The primary outcome was the composite of...