Syncytial virus: what it is, how it spreads, symptoms and how it will affect Mexico

written in nation he September 26, 2023 · 1:56 pm

In recent days, I discovered that there is a new shoot of Virus In our country, it is recognized as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)That’s why alarms are starting to sound about the situation, said Sarbelio Moreno Espinoza, a doctor at Children’s Hospital who said cases in Chile could be Mexico.

alert about this Virus They occur against the backdrop of the recent global COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed millions of people around the world despite quarantine measures for its simple and multiple reasons s life. infect

There will be possibilities before and after that for biologics to help people.

In itself, Moreno Espinosa stressed that in the coming winter, more cases respiratory syncytial virus In our country this worries the authorities healthy exist Mexico Because resources are scarce.

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How does it spread? respiratory syncytial virus?

The virus spreads through very small droplets expelled when a person coughs, sneezes or blows their nose, which is why it spreads very quickly in crowded places such as day care centers. Likewise, it should be noted that the virus can survive on hands for half an hour or more and on used tissues for several hours.

I’ve always had doubts about this Virus appears in Mexican families, which is why it is necessary to point out that it is a disease A very common viral infection in babies, usually occurring between November and February.Dr. Evelyn Rivera Toledo said medical school of National Autonomous University of MexicoTo some extent, this disorder is normal, as almost 100% of children between the ages of 2 and 3 have it.

Likewise, experts say there may be an increase in Case This is a result of social distancing and preventive measures against covid-19, because after quarantine, children have no “direct” contact with the virus, which is why this coexistence is now common. Virus reason disease Seriously, mostly baby.

which are symptom of respiratory syncytial virus?

It is estimated that there are more than 34 million new infections every year. Vibration aging, at least 10% of which are severe infection cases.Likewise, Rivera Toledo noted symptom In most infections, they resemble the common cold:

• Fever is usually below 38°C
• runny nose
• irritating cough

Additionally, in severe cases, when the respiratory tract is affected, the following symptoms may occur:

• Obvious nasal congestion
• Widening of the nostrils when breathing (a sign of incorrect breathing)
• Breath sounds sound like “whistling”

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