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

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

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

Prevention measures include hand washing, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and cleaning surfaces that could be contaminated with the virus.

Treatment

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

• Virus
• Respiratory tract infections
• Lower respiratory tract infections
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Shortness of breath
• Irritability
• Fatigue
• Fever