Estimating the economic burden of respiratory syncytial virus infection among children <2 years old seeking care in North-West Nigeria

Key Points

• The aim is to estimate the economic burden of respiratory syncytial virus infection in young children in Nigeria.
• Estimated the economic costs associated with RSV infections among children under 2 years old seeking care in North-West Nigeria.
• Considered both health care costs and indirect costs affecting families.
• Respiratory syncytial virus infection represents a significant economic burden on families and healthcare systems.
• Findings can guide future evaluations of RSV pharmaceutical interventions in Nigeria.