Every year, millions of infants are infected by a little-known virus that is the most common cause of respiratory disease in children. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (Fig. 1) causes a spectrum ...

as the presentation is indistinguishable from other respiratory tract infections, and epidemics often overlap. The microbiologic confirmation of RSV infection is based on detecting the virus in a ...

Just like adults under 60, elderly adults who get RSV tend to have mild symptoms, such as runny nose, sore throat, cough, ...

Oct. 18, 2024 – Older people who aren’t sure about whether to get the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) now have a new set of data to help them make up their minds. A large study ...

Respiratory syncytial virus and influenza activity are on the rise in parts of the country, particularly among young children, according to the CDC's latest respiratory virus updates. Overall, the ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are the leading cause of viral death in infants, although RSV-related mortality has decreased since the development and approval of prophylactic ...

What if infections of respiratory syncytial virus, known as R.S.V., peak at unusual levels, as they did in the 2022-23 season? What if the new strain of mpox, which is especially virulent ...

The highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) typically causes mild illness, but it can lead to severe respiratory complications, particularly for at-risk individuals. Drawing on local ...

RSV is a highly contagious virus affecting the respiratory system, especially dangerous for infants, young children, and pregnant women. It leads to symptoms ranging from mild colds to severe ...

Now that it's autumn, many will be dodging illnesses like COVID, Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial ... provider to see if antibiotics would be useful for your child versus a virus,” said Juthani.

Worldwide, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most important cause ... limit unnecessary investigations and improve antibiotic stewardship. Diagnostic Testing for RSV Traditional ...