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The Story behind the Science: On the discovery of respiratory syncytial virus

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was discovered in 1956 by the laboratory of Robert Chanock after its isolation from children with upper respiratory infections. Here, we review the events leading to its discovery including its prior isolation as chimpanzee coryza virus and its subsequent association with human disease.

Source: mBio

DOI: 10.1128/mbio.03074-24

Authors: Arturo Casadevall, Philip R. Roane, Thomas Shenk, Bernard Roizman

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Howard University, Princeton University, University of Chicago

Language: English

Topic: Respiratory viral infections research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,900