The knowledge of Indonesian pulmonology residents about respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the viruses that cause acute respiratory symptoms.We aimed to determine the level of knowledge about RSV among pulmonary residents in Indonesia.This is a cross-sectional study that employed an online questionnaire and involved all pulmonary residents in Indonesia.Assessment of knowledge encompasses virological aspects, clinical manifestations, disease severity, and prevention.282 responded to the questionnaire.Most participants reported the number of acute respiratory patients was 1-10 cases per week, has attended at least one RSV scientific event, had an interest in RSV, had no access to RSV detection, no access to a microbiologist and clinical pathologist.Most of the respondents had sufficient knowledge in terms of virological aspects, clinical manifestations, disease severity, and prevention aspects.Respondent in semester 1-4 had a higher Odds of having good knowledge (OR = 1.3; 95% CI = 1-2.85;p = 0.049).Furthermore, respondent who had previous experience of discussion with a clinical pathologist had a 3.1 times higher chance of good knowledge (OR = 3.1; 95% CI = 1.01-9.6;p = 0.047).It is essential to enhance the RSV diagnosis tools and the interaction between pulmonary residents, microbiologists, and clinical pathologists to increase RSV knowledge and awareness.