Analysis of Beyfortus® (Nirsevimab) Immunization Campaign: Effectiveness, Biases, and ADE Risks in RSV Prevention

• 2024

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• Hélène Banoun
PMID: 39329969DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cimb46090617

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This review article analyzes the Beyfortus® (Nirsevimab) Immunization Campaign's effectiveness in preventing RSV infections. Nirsevimab shows promise in reducing hospitalizations due to RSV with its strong binding to RSV F protein and extended lifespan. However, there are concerns about potential biases in studies and risks of antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) leading to worsened infections. The incomplete assessment of ADE risk and the high cost of nirsevimab raise questions about the cost-effectiveness of mass immunization campaigns. The article highlights the need for further exploration of nirsevimab's effector functions and pharmacokinetics to ensure its safety and efficacy in preventing respiratory infections.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Antibodies, Monoclonal; Bronchiolitis; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Hospitalization; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Immunization Programs; Antibody-Dependent Enhancement; Risk Assessment; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines

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