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What is effective against respiratory syncytial virus?
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Ribavirin (Virazole) is used to treat respiratory syncytial virus. In combination with interferons, ribavirin has shown some efficacy against hepatitis C
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Can people develop immunity to respiratory syncytial virus infection?
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.
What is respiratory syncytial virus infection?
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.
Palivizumab is used to treat respiratory syncytial virus disease the antiviral drug is?
monoclonal-antibody
What are the symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus infection?
In children under two, the virus causes a serious lower respiratory infection in the lungs. In older children and healthy adults, it causes a mild upper respiratory infection
What does rsv stand for in rsv virus?
RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus, the most frequent cause of serious respiratory tract infections in infants and children younger than 4 years of age. RSV causes nasal stuffiness and discharge, cough, and sometimes ear infections.
What is ribavarin used for?
Ribavirin is used by aerosol for treatment of hospitalized infants and young children with severe lower respiratory tract infections due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
What has the author Calliope Caravokyri written?
Calliope Caravokyri has written: 'Characterization of temperature-sensitive mutants of human respiratory syncytial (RS) virus'
Is there an over the counter medication for respiratory syncytial virus?
Any over the counter Cold remedy would probably work as well as anything.
What organs does respiratory syncytial virus affect?
In don't freaking know, I came to this site looking for an answer and I end up being the one answering it! What the hell.
What else is respiratory syncytial virus infection called?
RSV infection is also called bronchiolitis, because it is marked in young children by inflammation of the bronchioles.
What does the medical term RSV refer to?
The medical term RSV refers to Respiratory Syncytial Virus. It is a virus that can cause fairly minor breathing problems for adults but can be very serious for young children.
How common is respiratory syncytial virus infection?
The rate of RSV infection is estimated to be 11.4 cases in every 100 children during their first year of life.
