Respiratory syncytial virus

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RSV

Broader Terms

Pneumovirus

Related Terms

respiratory infection

Scope Note

species in the Pneumovirus genus; an important cause of respiratory tract infection in infants.

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  • Respiratory syncytial virus is an important cause of community-acquired lower respiratory infection among hospitalized adults.
  • 60% of children are typically infected in their first year during the winter or rainy season, when respiratory syncytial virus is widespread.

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