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Nearly all children get RSV by age 2, but in most, it causes a bad cold. Why are some young children hospitalized for the infection?
Some hospitals in the U.S. are seeing an increase in RSV and higher levels of "walking pneumonia" among young children despite overall respiratory illness activity remaining low nationally.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), [a] also called human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) and human orthopneumovirus, is a virus that causes infections of the respiratory tract. It is a negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus. [2] Its name is derived from the large cells known as syncytia that form when infected cells fuse. [2] [3]
Children's hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies. RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the ...
In the waning months of 2022, the first northern hemisphere autumn with the nearly full relaxation of public health precautions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals in the United States and Canada [1] began to see overwhelming numbers of pediatric care patients, primarily driven by a massive upswing in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, but also flu, rhinovirus, enterovirus, and ...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is highly contagious among babies and children. Here, doctors explain what symptoms to look for and how RSV is treated. 8 Common Symptoms of RSV in Kids That ...
More than 8,000 positive RSV tests were reported in one week alone. RSV is surging across the U.S. and could severely sicken infants and young children. Here are the symptoms and how to treat it
The U.S. is seeing an alarming surge in respiratory viruses like RSV among kids. One hospital is so slammed its considering asking the national guard for help.