According to the National Epidemiological Surveillance System, the number of cases has increased this winter. respiratory syncytial virus Those affected are mostly those under the age of nine.
This virus spreads in the same way as influenza and coronavirus and must be addressed as it can cause severe damage to children and the elderly.
It has been observed that this virus usually causes mild cold-like symptoms, but It is the most common cause of bronchitis, pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infections and hospitalization in infants worldwide.
It belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family, is divided into two antigenic groups: A and B, and is widespread.
Below we share the symptoms:
- Rhinorrhea
- Loss of appetite
- cough
- sneeze
- Occasionally have a fever
- respite
Of note, symptoms in infants under six months of age may include irritability, reduced activity, difficulty breathing, reduced fluid and food intake, and apnea.
Minors may be infected a day or two before they begin to show symptoms of the disease. The incubation period may be four to six days.
Even after four weeks without symptoms, some infants and people with compromised immune systems may continue to spread the virus.
The virus is spread from person to person through respiratory droplets and contact with hands or objects contaminated by patient secretions.
There is an RSV vaccine that provides antibodies to babies after birth, but this vaccine is only found in the United States.