Respiratory virus
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Broader Terms
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Related Terms
Adenoviridae, Coronaviridae, Newcastle disease virus, Orthomyxoviridae, parainfluenza virus type 1, parainfluenza virus type 2, Pneumovirus, rhinovirus
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Scope Note
see RTs for specific organisms.
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- How is RSV transmitted? The respiratory virus is transmitted by large droplets and by secretions, so you may catch it if you touch an infected person and then touch your own eyes, nose or mouth.
- The unknown respiratory virus is then identified and reported.
- Newly discovered respiratory virus is a major cause of illness in children [press release].
- "A respiratory virus is really the ideal route for a SARS vaccine," says Collins.
- This upper respiratory virus is highly contagious.
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