Mexican respiratory syncytial virus: what it is, symptoms and what you should know | nnda-nnlt | Mixed

What respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) primarily affects children? Health authorities issued an epidemiological alert in response to the increase in cases.Learn what the symptoms are and how they are spread disease and more.

The National Commission for Epidemiological Surveillance (Conave) and the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave) issued a notice on the cumulative situation for the 2023-2024 season at the time of information cutoff on November 14, 2023.

The total number of confirmed cases of other respiratory viruses (RVO) is 456, 63% of which correspond to RSV. Among them, entities such as Mexico State and Mexico City have seen an increase in respiratory cases.

What is respiratory synchronous virus?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, very cold-like symptoms and is the most common viral cause of bronchiolitis, pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infections, and hospitalization in infants worldwide.

Who is affected by respiratory synchronous viruses?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can affect anyone, but cases are particularly increased in the 1 to 4 year old age group, children under 1 year old, and children 5 to 9 years old.

What are the symptoms of respiratory synchronous virus?

The National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave) indicates that RSV infections range from mild symptoms to severe acute infections, including pneumonia and bronchiolitis.

The main symptoms are:

• Runny or runny nose
• Loss of appetite (loss of appetite)
• cough
• sneeze
• fever
• respite.

possible complications

In young children, RSV can cause:

• Bronchiolitis
• lung failure
• pneumonia

How is VRS transmitted?

Virus It spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets or via Contact with hands and objects contaminated with secretions patient’s respiratory tract.

What is the incubation period for RSV?

• Four to six days after infection.
• People can be contagious a day or two before they start showing signs of illness.
• Some infants and people with weakened immune systems may continue to spread the virus for up to 4 weeks even if they stop showing symptoms.