Respiratory Syncytial Virus Cases
Surveillance data collected by the CDC clearly shows a rise in RSV cases nationwide in recent weeks, with cases detected by PCR tests more than tripling over the past two months. Now, there is an "unprecedented" rise in RSV cases among children in the US, said a report of CNN.
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) in Children
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections. RSV infection is usually mild and self-limiting but symptoms may be severe in young children, the elderly and those with a weak immunity.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections. RSV infection is usually mild and self-limiting but symptoms may be severe in young children, the elderly and those with a weak immunity.
‘RSV usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can be dangerous for some infants and young children.’
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The CDC’s surveillance program captures data from 75 counties representing about 9 per cent of the total US population.Source-IANS
New Vaccination Strategy may Help Contain RSV Infection
A new vaccination strategy that can help physicians around the world contain infections caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus has been developed.
A new vaccination strategy that can help physicians around the world contain infections caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus has been developed.
The Lungs
The lungs are our organs of respiration. It is within these, that exchange of gases takes place.
The lungs are our organs of respiration. It is within these, that exchange of gases takes place.
New RSV Vaccine Elicits Strong Immune Response
One dose of the vaccine candidate elicited large increases in RSV-neutralizing antibodies that were sustained for several months.
One dose of the vaccine candidate elicited large increases in RSV-neutralizing antibodies that were sustained for several months.
