RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a contagious virus that causes respiratory infections. This selection from the eMedTV archives discusses the transmission, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of this virus.
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause respiratory infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of this virus, including transmission methods and its season.
Some RSV risk factors include premature birth, asthma, and exposure to tobacco smoke. This page of the eMedTV site discusses these and other RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) risk factors that increase a person's chance of developing RSV.
As this eMedTV article explains, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) can be transmitted through contact with infected people or contaminated objects; transmission frequently occurs in late winter and early spring. This page discusses RSV transmission.
Fever, runny nose, cough, and wheezing are possible symptoms of RSV. As this eMedTV article explains, they are often similar to symptoms of the common cold. This page describes a number of symptoms, including severe symptoms such as rapid breathing.
As this eMedTV article explains, the doctor may ask about your medical history and symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests when diagnosing RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). This page describes the process of making an RSV diagnosis.
As this eMedTV segment explains, RSV treatment can range from medications to oxygen therapy. Because no treatment will kill RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), treatment focuses on relieving symptoms. This page covers treatment options for RSV.
Two ways of preventing RSV include good infection control practices and monthly injections of Synagis. This eMedTV article discusses good practices, such as frequent handwashing, for the prevention of this virus.
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is very common in infants between the ages of one and six months. This eMedTV resource covers the risk factors, transmission, symptoms, and treatment of infant RSV.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults is typically less severe than RSV in children or the elderly. This eMedTV segment explains the transmission, symptoms, incubation period, and treatment of RSV in adults.
