Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory system. It is primarily spread through normal contact with an infected person, and can cause severe breathing problems, particularly in young children and elderly adults. RSV can cause mild to severe cold-like symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and difficulty in breathing, as well as fever, loss of appetite, runny nose and sore throat. In some cases, complications such as bronchiolitis, pneumonia and even death can result. Treatment usually involves supportive care and medications such as antibiotics, antivirals and bronchodilators. Vaccination is the best way to prevent RSV infection.
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