RSV
RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus is a virus that causes respiratory tract infections. It is a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections and hospital visits during infancy and childhood.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
RSV infection can cause cold-like symptoms, including cough and runny nose, which usually last 1 to 2 weeks. When infants or young children get an RSV infection, they may also show signs of shortness of breath, irritability, fatigue, and fever.
Transmission[edit | edit source]
RSV is spread by respiratory droplets from an infected person. It can also be spread by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus, then touching the eyes, nose, or mouth.
Prevention[edit | edit source]
Prevention measures include hand washing, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and cleaning surfaces that could be contaminated with the virus.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
There is no specific treatment for RSV infection. Management of the disease is primarily supportive, with a focus on relieving symptoms and preventing complications.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Virus
- Respiratory tract infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Shortness of breath
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- Fever
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