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respiratory syncytial virus
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Human respiratory syncytial virus
Human respiratory syncytial virus
(RSV) is a
syncytial
virus
that causes
respiratory tract
infections. It is a major cause of
lower respiratory tract infections
and hospital visits during infancy and childhood. A
prophylactic
medication (not a
vaccine
) exists for
preterm
(under 35 weeks gestation) infants, infants with certain
congenital heart defects
(CHD) or
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
(BPD), and infants with
congenital
malformations of the
airway
. Treatment is limited to supportive care (e.g.
C-PAP
), including
oxygen therapy
.
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