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RSV
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, causes mild cold and flu-like symptoms in adults and older children. In younger infants and children, it can cause more serious "croup-like" symptoms such as a seal-like cough.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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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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whats is rsv?
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How can RSV be transmitted?
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What can babies take for RSV?
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How long does rsv generally last?
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What are symptoms of RSV in infants..
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How long can RSV on dry surfaces live?
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How long will rsv be around on surfaces?
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When will i see symptoms of rsv improve?
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How long do infants generally have RSV for?
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When does a child need to be hospitalized for RSV?
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How do I know my baby needs medical attention for RSV?
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Can babies come down with the RSV infection repeatedly?
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What are some tips for taking care of a infant with rsv?
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How can u tell when your infant is finally getting over RSV?
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A 34-year old asked:
Iv been sick over a week from rsv. How much longer should it last?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is there anyway to tell whether a person (not a baby) has RSV or just a cold?
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been around someone with rsv. now i have symptons. should i go to doctor for meds. ?
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If there is a child with rsv, how long does it take for full recovery after treatment?
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how does a one year old get rsv?
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How can I tell if my baby has RSV?
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Is it ok for kids with RSV to go to school?
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Could you explain what is rsv, and is it contagious?
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Why are some people immune to RSV and others are not?
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What exactly is RSV? Is it fatal? What are its causes?
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What are some good tips for home care of a baby with RSV?
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Is there anything tgat can be done for my 3 month old who has rsv?
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Can adults get RSV from an infected infant or would they just get pneumonia?
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A 21-year old female asked:
If my baby is 4 months old he has been having this weird cough.. It's real dry and short.. He Only does it every once in a while... Could it be rsv?
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