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RNA Virus(sect.3)
Respiratory Viruses-Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Viral agent | Enveloped Helix, ssRNA |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | Most common respiratory virus in infants, virtually infects all by 2 yrs. |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Transmission | Respiratory droplets |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Symptoms | Usually causes cold like symptoms. Severe or even life-threatening to premature infants and/or with chronic lung disease. The epithelia of the nose and eye are the principal portals of entry, and the nasopharynx is the main site of replication. |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Treatment | Some newer treatments includesynagis, RSV immunoglobulin and ribavirin. |
| Synagis | Monoclonal antibody for (RSV) for preventive treatment for high risk babies. |