Abstract
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection poses a significant health threat to infants and young children. Considering the substantial burden in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, prevention of RSV remains a major public health priority. Globally, palivizumab prophylaxis has proven effective in reducing hospitalization and preventing complications in high-risk infants. While several national-level recommendations have been developed for palivizumab prophylaxis, few countries follow external guidelines due to a lack of regional directives. For effective RSV management, recommendations should be based on regional evidence and local clinical practices. Hence, it is imperative to establish uniform recommendations for palivizumab prophylaxis for the GCC region. We reviewed the literature on RSV prevalence, palivizumab immunoprophylaxis's efficacy, and the optimal timing for initiating RSV immunoprophylaxis programs. Experts were invited to share their insights on disease burden, current immunoprophylaxis practices, barriers to compliance, and strategies to improve adherence to palivizumab prophylaxis. These recommendations are intended to bridge the existing gaps and serve as a unified reference guide for local physicians and those recruiting eligible patients in RSV immunoprophylaxis programs, thus allowing for effective RSV management. This collaborative initiative aims to reduce the overall burden of RSV-related illness in the GCC region by promoting alignment in recommendations and addressing obstacles to compliance.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.5001/omj.2024.111
- Journal
- Oman Medical Journal
- Publisher
- Oman Medical Specialty Board
- Open access
- Gold open access
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APA 7
Alharbi, A. S., Alnemri, A. R., Abushahin, A., Alhammadi, E., AlDhanhani, H. S. M., Obaid, L., ElHalik, M. S., & Ayed, M. K. (2024). Palivizumab for the Prophylaxis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease: Expert Opinion and Recommendations for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region. Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2024.111
MLA 9
Alharbi, Adel S., et al. "Palivizumab for the Prophylaxis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease: Expert Opinion and Recommendations for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region." Oman Medical Journal, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2024.111.
Chicago (author–date)
Alharbi, Adel S., Abdul Rahman Alnemri, Ahmed Abushahin, Entesar Alhammadi, Huda Sulaiman Mohammed AlDhanhani, Laila Obaid, Mahmoud Saleh ElHalik, and Mariam Kh Ayed. 2024. "Palivizumab for the Prophylaxis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease: Expert Opinion and Recommendations for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region." Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2024.111.
Harvard
Alharbi, A. S., Alnemri, A. R., Abushahin, A., Alhammadi, E., AlDhanhani, H. S. M., Obaid, L., ElHalik, M. S. and Ayed, M. K. (2024) 'Palivizumab for the Prophylaxis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease: Expert Opinion and Recommendations for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region', Oman Medical Journal. doi:10.5001/omj.2024.111.
Vancouver
Alharbi AS, Alnemri AR, Abushahin A, Alhammadi E, AlDhanhani HSM, Obaid L, et al. Palivizumab for the Prophylaxis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease: Expert Opinion and Recommendations for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region. Oman Medical Journal. 2024. doi:10.5001/omj.2024.111
IEEE
A. S. Alharbi, A. R. Alnemri, A. Abushahin, E. Alhammadi, H. S. M. AlDhanhani, L. Obaid, M. S. ElHalik, and M. K. Ayed, "Palivizumab for the Prophylaxis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease: Expert Opinion and Recommendations for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region," Oman Medical Journal, 2024, doi: 10.5001/omj.2024.111.