- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is common cause of infections such as pneumonia
- Most cases and deaths in young children occur in lower-income countries
- Passive immunization campaign urged for babies under six months
As COVID-19 and monkeypox hog the limelight, new research sheds light on the devastating potential of another viral disease—the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—that kills more than 100,000 children a year worldwide.