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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious yet common respiratory virus. In healthy adults and older children it causes mild, cold like symptoms which improve in a week or two. However, in infants, toddlers and older adults it can cause more severe symptoms leading to hospitalisation. RSV initially manifests as an upper respiratory tract illness which occasionally progresses to the lower respiratory tract, resulting in conditions such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia. <br> | |||
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)[edit | edit source]
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious yet common respiratory virus. In healthy adults and older children it causes mild, cold like symptoms which improve in a week or two. However, in infants, toddlers and older adults it can cause more severe symptoms leading to hospitalisation. RSV initially manifests as an upper respiratory tract illness which occasionally progresses to the lower respiratory tract, resulting in conditions such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia.
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