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RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
A common virus that causes an infection of the lungs and respiratory tract. Most children have been infected with this virus by the age of two.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | |||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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I have RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) am i able to still take oxycodone? My lungs dont bother me anymore, but its still there.
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My son has respiratory syncytial virus. What is prognosis?
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May a child immunized against respiratory syncytial virus still get it?
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Can children immunized against respiratory syncytial virus still get it?
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What family of virus does rsv belong to?
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My son had rsv as a premature infant, does this mean hes prone to other respitory diseases?
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Is the RSV virus dangerous in a 10 month old infant? She has been on antibiotics for 6 days. Today she has a fever of 102 and a clear chest xray.
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How long does rsv generally last?
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How long will rsv be around on surfaces?
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When does a child need to be hospitalized for RSV?
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Can babies come down with the RSV infection repeatedly?
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Is there anyway to tell whether a person (not a baby) has RSV or just a cold?
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Is it ok for kids with RSV to go to school?
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Why are some people immune to RSV and others are not?
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How can I prevent my preemie from getting RSV?
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What are some good sites to find the morphology of whooping cough and rsv?
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My one year old has has strep, rsv, and pneumonia twice. Could he have asthma?
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My infant is congested coughing and has RSV should i get a vaporizer or humidifier?? What is the difference
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My daughter has RSV, now my chest is very tight, hurting and my cough is awful. I feel like its getting harder to breathe. What could this be?
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Took him to the ER when it first started was told it wasn't RSV or whoopn cough... but its not gettn any better they said mayb acid reflux... ??
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Can croup turn into RSV?
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what are the common symptoms of rsv?
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How long can RSV on dry surfaces live?
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