Respiratory Syncytial Virus Viral Infectious Diseases
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Viral Infectious Diseases
RSV is the most common cause of respiratory infections in children. Most children are infected with RSV during the first year of life and almost all have been infected by age two. However, immunity is temporary and most people will contract it again as adults.
In most healthy infants, the virus causes symptoms resembling those of the common cold, such as fever and runny nose. However, premature or sick babies are at risk of developing more severe complications.
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PreemieCare: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - Awareness and prevention information for parents of premature babies, includes parent stories.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Respiratory syncytial virus - Includes cause, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this contagious infection.
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CDC - Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Factsheet with cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
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RSV Info Center - Diagnosing and management of respiratory syncytial virus. Includes resources for healthcare providers.
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MedlinePlus: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections - Directory of factsheets, news reports, and articles.
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RSVMD.com - Information about RSV disease for healthcare professionals. Site is sponsored by MedImmune, Inc., maker of Synagis (palivizumab).
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RSV: A Serious Threat to Infants and Children - General overview of the virus, and recommended ways to avoid spreading it. From the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Manitoba Public Health: Communicable Disease Management Protocol: RSV - Clinical presentation, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and control. 87 kB pdf document.
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Kidshealth: Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Signs of this common infection, recommended treatment, and when to call the doctor.
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