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The search for a connection between RSV and asthma

The consequences of respiratory syncytial virus infection sometimes linger for years — and scientists are trying to work out whether there’s a causal link.
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An illustration of of a RSV virus lurking behind a woman.

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Nature 621, S64-S65 (2023)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-02961-3

This article is part of Nature Outlook: Respiratory syncytial virus, a supplement produced with financial support from Moderna. Nature maintains full independence in all editorial decisions related to the content. About this content.

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