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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
Also called: RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older children. However, it can cause serious problems in young babies, including pneumonia and severe breathing problems. In rare cases it can lead to death. Premature babies and those with other health problems have the highest risk. A child with RSV may have a fever, stuffy nose, cough and trouble breathing. Tests can tell if your child has the virus.
RSV easily spreads from person to person. You can get it from direct contact with someone who has it or it by touching infected objects such as toys or surfaces such as countertops. Washing your hands often and not sharing eating and drinking utensils are simple ways to help prevent the spread of RSV infection. There is currently no vaccine for RSV.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
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- Article: Respiratory syncytial virus morbidity and outpatient palivizumab dosing in South...
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- Article: Systematic literature review assessing tobacco smoke exposure as a risk...
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