Syncytial virus in Mexico: what it is and what are its symptoms

Winter has arrived in the country, and with it comes some Infect Related to the drop in ambient temperature.one of them is respiratory syncytial virus It may look like a common cold, but if not treated right away, it can cause serious problems.

According to data Dr. Isaac Chavez Díazan anesthesiologist graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (National Autonomous University of Mexico

), symptoms caused by these microorganisms may initially appear mild and very similar to the common flu.

However, its power may be so great that Pneumonia, bronchiolitis and lower respiratory tract infectionsYear after year, this condition results in minors being rushed to hospitals around the world.

Doctors explain that the most typical symptoms of people infected with respiratory syncytial virus are Runny nose, little or no desire to eat, coughing, sneezing, wheezing with difficulty breathing, and sometimes fever.

All of these can occur in different stages, one or several at a time, and rarely all at the same time in one person.

In babies 6 months or younger, RSV may also occur Irritability, very tired or inactive (such as playing or even crying), difficulty breathing, loss of appetite, and apnea

the child lacks breathing for up to 10 seconds while sleeping.

Health agencies warn that symptoms do not appear immediately because there is an incubation period between the fourth and sixth days after infection, and if treated properly, the condition can last up to four weeks. During this time, individuals become a source of infection, so transmission is very common.

Just like diseases like Covid-19, Anyone who comes into contact with secretions from hands, objects, or contaminated fluids can become infected.

Therefore, it is recommended to continue using masks and antibacterial gel to reduce the possibility of infection.

People under 1 year old and older adults are most susceptible, but it’s important to know that it’s not exclusive to any age group and symptoms can vary from person to person.