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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus that leads to mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older healthy children. It can be more serious in young babies, especially to those in certain high-risk grou... |
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Symptoms
Bluish skin color due to a lack of oxygen (cyanosis; Breathing difficulty or labored breathing; Cough; Croupy cough (...
Causes
RSV is the most common germ that causes lung and airway infections in infants and young children. Most infants have h...
Tests
Rapid tests for this virus can be done on a fluid sample taken from the nose at many hospitals and clinics.
Treatments
Antibiotics do not treat RSV. Mild infections go away without treatment. Infants and children with a severe RSV infec...
Complications
In young children, RSV can cause: Bronchiolitis; Croup; Ear infections; Lung failure; Pneumonia.
Prevention
A simple way to help prevent RSV infection is to wash your hands often, especially before touching your baby. It is i...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if breathing difficulties or other symptoms of this disorder appear. Any breathing dif...
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