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Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Respiratory Syncytial Virus. A CHILDHOOD MALADY. History. RSV ,which stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a severe disease that can lead to a lower respiratory system in infants. This virus can lead to extreme complications of the bronchioles in children under 2.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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  1. Respiratory Syncytial Virus A CHILDHOOD MALADY

  2. History • RSV ,which stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a severe disease that can lead to a lower respiratory system in infants. • This virus can lead to extreme complications of the bronchioles in children under 2. • It’s name is derived from its characteristics called syncytium. • RSV is also called Bronchiolitis.

  3. Causes/ Prevention • RSV is caused by a group of viruses found throughout the world. • This virus is a disease that occurs during winter or early spring. • This disease spreads through close contact with an infected person. • To reduce the risk of acquiring it, you are advised to stay at least 6 ft away from infected children. • Frequent hand washing, especially after sneezing or coughing • Children under 18 months should stay out of crowd ness.

  4. Symptoms • RSV attacks the lower respiratory system in infants and the upper respiratory system in adults. • When it has gone to a severe stage the results is death, mostly in infants. • Others - fever - sore throat - wheezing - rapid breathing - shortness of breath - cyanosis (bluish tinge of the skin)

  5. Treatment • Medical professionals encourage a lot of fluids. • Antibiotics are useless, so the body makes its own antibodies to fight the infection. • Other home care treatment for infants • Cool mist humidifier to alleviate congestion • Give acetaminophen for fever, such as Tylenol etc… • Keep children away from crowded environment

  6. Life cycle/other • RSV infection runs from 7-14 days. • Some symptoms make take longer to go away. • Having had the infection does not guaranteed permanent immunity from it again. • The top Picture is of a Bronchiolitis cell. • Bottom picture is of an RSV virus cell.

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