Surge in RSV cases – how worried should you be? RespiratorySyncytialVirus RSV Virus Virology
By Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Nov 10 2022Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Infection with the respiratory syncytial virus is the most common cause of respiratory illness among both infants and young children throughout the world, as well as the most common cause of infant hospitalizations in the United States.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention RSV Hospitalization Surveillance Network is an interactive dashboard that provides information on laboratory-confirmed RSV-associated hospitalizations in children younger than 18 years of age and adults. At Massachusetts General Hospital, for example, over 2,000 RSV cases were seen throughout October, which was soon followed by over 1,000 RSV cases reported at this hospital alone in November. Similarly high case numbers have been reported throughout the U.S.
Treatment and prevention As compared to the coronavirus disease 2019 , which is still relatively novel despite its persistence for over two years now, healthcare professionals have been treating severe RSV illnesses for several decades. Although there are no specific antiviral agents that can target RSV, some of the primary approaches that can be used to relieve symptoms include fever and pain management and remaining hydrated.
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