Risk factors and dynamics of household transmission of respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory viruses in rural Nepal

Background Pneumonia is the leading cause of child mortality worldwide and respiratory viruses are an important cause of childhood pneumonia. However, household transmission of respiratory viruses is not well described in resource-limited settings and more information might guide preventative efforts by identifying individuals at risk of transmission. We aimed to characterise the transmission of respiratory viruses within households and identify risk factors for household transmission.