Serogroup or serotype distribution (for serogroup- or serotype-specific vaccines)
RSV strains are grouped within a single serotype but are separated into 2 subgroups: RSV-A and RSV-B and both can cause severe disease. Both subgroups co-circulate during the RSV season, however the dominating subgroup is unpredictable and variable in annual outbreaks. Go to footnote 1, Go to footnote 2
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Borchers AT, Chang C, Gershwin ME, Gershwin LJ (2013). Respiratory syncytial virus—a comprehensive review. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 45:331–379. doi:10.1007/s12016-013-8368-9.
