Merck's Clesrovimab Shows 60.4% Efficacy in Preventing RSV in Infants

Oct 17, 2024, 10:02 PM

Merck's investigational monoclonal antibody, clesrovimab (MK-1654), has demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing the incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease and hospitalization in healthy preterm and full-term infants. The experimental therapy showed a 60.4% effectiveness in reducing RSV infections in infants, according to data released by Merck. This positive outcome paves the way for potential approval of clesrovimab as a preventative treatment for RSV in infants.