Respiratory syncytial virus infection is so common that prevention is impossible. However, steps can be taken to reduce a child's contact with the disease.

Ribavirin (Virazole) is used to treat respiratory syncytial virus. In combination with interferons, ribavirin has shown some efficacy against hepatitis C

The acronym RSVSRA stands for "Respiratory Syncytial Virus Specific Receptor Alpha." It is a protein on human cells that the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) binds to when infecting the respiratory tract.

a virus that can cause severe lower respiratory infections in children under the age of two, and milder upper respiratory infections in older children and adults.

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