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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)


Symptoms

The most common symptoms of RSV in children include:

  • Cough: A persistent cough is the most common symptom of RSV.
  • Wheezing: Children with RSV may also have wheezing or whistling sounds when they breathe.
  • Shortness of breath: Children with RSV may have difficulty breathing, especially during physical activity.
  • Rapid breathing: Children with RSV may have an increased rate of breathing.
  • Fever: A low-grade fever may be present.
  • Runny nose: Children may have a runny nose, along with nasal congestion.

Causes

RSV is caused by a virus that is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can also be spread by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching the mouth, nose, or eyes.



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