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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes lung and respiratory infections and is common in children; however, it can also infect adults.
Symptoms are mild, often similar to the common cold, and require only self-care measures to relieve discomfort, usually appearing four to six days after exposure to the virus.
In the state of Hidalgo, where 14 cases have been registered throughout the year, María Zorayda Robles Barrera, head of the Hidalgo State Health Department (SSH), has instructed the population to be aware of the situation, especially in view of temperature changes, to register with this entity.
In severe cases, the virus can spread to the lower respiratory tract, causing pneumonia or bronchiolitis, an inflammation of the small airways that go into the lungs, he said.
Signs and symptoms may include fever, severe cough, wheezing, often high-pitched sound when exhaling, shortness of breath or shortness of breath, patients may prefer to sit rather than lie down, and bluish skin from lack of nutrients . Lack of oxygen (cyanosis).
The staff of the Epidemiology Branch of the Municipal Health Bureau stated that the respiratory syncytial virus enters the human body through the eyes, nose or mouth.
It spreads easily through the air through infected respiratory droplets, and a person can become infected if someone infected with RSV coughs or sneezes nearby.
Additionally, the virus can survive for hours on hard objects such as countertops, crib rails, and toys. If you touch a contaminated object and then touch your mouth, nose or eyes, you are likely to become infected.
According to the address, RSV is not under the epidemiological surveillance of SISVER, however, in the negative cases of Covid 19 and influenza, they have been processed by the virus team, confirming 14 cases of RSV in the state in 2023 Hidalgo..
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In adults and older children, RSV often causes cold-like symptoms, including runny or stuffy nose, dry cough, low-grade fever, sore throat, sneezing, and headache.
In most cases, recovery occurs in one to two weeks, but some people may experience recurrent wheezing.
Measures to prevent viral infection include washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough, and keeping objects, door surfaces, handles, and kitchen and bathroom countertops clean.
If you are sick and do not smoke, throw away used tissues immediately, do not share glasses with others, and use your own glasses or disposable cups.
People exposed to tobacco smoke are at higher risk of contracting RSV and developing more severe symptoms, wash toys regularly, do not self-medicate, and do not seek medical attention if symptoms develop.