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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that infects the nose, throat, lungs, and breathing airways. It spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can also catch it by touching surfaces with the virus and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.1

Pregnant women, who frequently interact with infants and children, may be at a higher risk of contracting RSV.2

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Even though RSV often causes mild, cold-like symptoms, it can be serious for infants, toddlers, and older adults, and it can lead to severe illness and hospitalization.1

What causes RSV?

What causes RSV?
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a virus that can cause respiratory infections in individuals of all ages, including babies, children, and adults. Typically, an RSV infection results in a mild, cold-like illness that resolves within one to two weeks. However, RSV can occasionally lead to severe symptoms and complications, particularly in children under 5, adults over 65, and those with compromised immune systems3.
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Who are at risk of RSV?

Who are at risk of RSV?
Severe RSV infection and complications can affect children and adults of any age, including those who are otherwise healthy.3
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Prevention & Treatment of RSV

Prevention & Treatment of RSV

A few ways to help prevent RSV include practicing good hygiene and getting vaccinated against the virus.1,3

There are currently no specific antiviral medications or treatments for RSV disease. The primary treatment for RSV is supportive care and may include oxygen and respiratory care treatments.1
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Disease Awareness Materials

Disease Awareness Materials
How can pregnant women can pass protection onto their babies before they are born.
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Find out how RSV can impact you
Find out how RSV can impact you and your loved ones.
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Know more about RSV

Know more about RSV
  1. What is RSV?
  2. How does RSV spread and how is it transmitted?
  3. Who is most likely to develop serious or severe RSV?
  4. How can we prevent & treat RSV?
  5. Who is eligible for RSV vaccination?
  6. How can vaccination during pregnancy help infants?

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REFERENCES:

  1. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) March 30, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from NFID website: https://www.nfid.org/infectious-disease/rsv/
  2. Cox, K. R., Mandelbaum, R. S., Doerthe Brueggmann, Ouzounian, J. G., & Matsuo, K. (2023). Pregnant patients with respiratory syncytial virus infection: assessment of characteristics and maternal morbidity at delivery. AJOG Global Reports, 4(1), 100289–100289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xagr.2023.100289
  3. RSV: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment. (2023, September). Retrieved December 18, 2024, from Cleveland Clinic website: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus.