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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus. This virus causes mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older healthy children. It can cause serious respiratory infections in young babies, especially those in...
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Symptoms
Breathing difficulty or labored breathing; Cough; Croupy cough (often described as a "seal bark" cough; Cyanosis (bluis...
Causes
RSV is the most common respiratory pathogen in infants and young children. It has infected nearly all infants by the ag...
Tests
Rapid tests for this virus can be performed at many hospitals on fluid obtained from the nose.
Treatments
Antibiotics do not help in the treatment of RSV. Mild infections go away without treatment. Infants and children with a...
Prevention
A simple way to help prevent RSV infection is to wash your hands often, especially before touching your baby. It's impo...
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Call your health care provider if breathing difficulties or other symptoms of this disorder appear. Any breathing diffi...
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