Table 3

NNT to prevent one LRTI or one death and absolute risk reduction by antiviral therapy at URTI stage to prevent progression to LRTI and RSV-associated mortality

Progression to LRTIRSV-associated mortality
OutcomeNNTAbsolute risk reduction, % (95% CI)NNTAbsolute risk reduction, % (95% CI)
Without application of ISI-RSV 
 Total cohort (n = 237) 20 (9-31) 15 7 (0-13) 
After application of ISI-RSV 
 Low-risk group 14 (0-29) NA 
 Moderate-risk group 12 (0-26) 45 2 (0-9) 
 High-risk group 85 (65-104) 55 (18-91) 
Progression to LRTIRSV-associated mortality
OutcomeNNTAbsolute risk reduction, % (95% CI)NNTAbsolute risk reduction, % (95% CI)
Without application of ISI-RSV 
 Total cohort (n = 237) 20 (9-31) 15 7 (0-13) 
After application of ISI-RSV 
 Low-risk group 14 (0-29) NA 
 Moderate-risk group 12 (0-26) 45 2 (0-9) 
 High-risk group 85 (65-104) 55 (18-91) 

NA, not applicable due to 0 deaths in low-risk group.

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