Antonia Eichelberg

May 10, 2024 | ehp.niehs.nih.gov | William Rhoads |Timothy R. Julian |Antonia Eichelberg |Kerry Hamilton

Introduction Lower respiratory tract infections (RTIs) constitute the fourth leading cause of death globally and contribute 3.8% of total disability adjusted life years (DALYs) across all ages as of 2019.1 Young children and the immunocompromised are especially susceptible to lower RTIs.2–4 The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and the associated COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated contributions of respiratory pathogens to the global burden of disease.5,6 Although improved access and availability of...