Deadline Nears For Comments On WHO’s Proposed Requirements For MAbs Targeting RSV

The World Health Organization has developed a draft addendum to its 2023 guideline on the evaluation of mAbs intended for the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases, focusing on supplementary aspects specific to respiratory syncytial virus disease.

Patient child do inhalation with mask on his face to heal RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
RSV infection is a major cause of respiratory disease globally • Source: Shutterstock

The World Health Organization is inviting stakeholder feedback on the aspects to consider when evaluating the safety and efficacy of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) directed against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antigens and intended primarily for pre-exposure prophylaxis in infants and young children.

The approach is explained by the WHO in a draft document that will serve as an addendum to its...

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