Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the viruses that cause colds, common infections in the upper airways. RSV infection can also cause lower respiratory tract, including pneumonia in lung tissue and bronchiolitis inside the smallest tract (bronchioles) of the lungs
RSV is spread through secretions when someone coughs or sneezes. RSV can also spread on unwashed hands and contaminated objects such as dirty tissues, doorknobs and desks. Usually enters the body through the eyes, nose or mouth when someone with contaminated fingers touch your face or eyes or respiratory droplets of the virus.
People with increased risk of serious illness associated with RSV:
* Infants, especially those born early (premature)
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* People of any age with certain types of heart disease, chronic lung disease or weakened immune systems
In the United States, RSV infections cause many hospital visits and thousands of deaths each year, usually between late fall and early spring. The highest rates of serious cases of RSV in childhood occur in infants under 6 months. Almost all children have been exposed to RSV at 2 years and in most cases the disease is not dangerous. VRS is possible to get more than once, but infections that follow the first frame are generally milder.
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