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Is RSV deadly?

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This infection has long been characterized as dangerous and even deadly. It can cause severe breathing difficulty and is one of the most common causes for pediatric hospitalization, especially in infants less than six months of age. Since the 1970s, RSV had been thought to cause death in as many as 4,500 babies a year.

What is RSV in babies symptoms?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a serious infection that can affect people of all ages. But it's most serious in babies. A baby's airways aren't as well-developed, so a baby isn't able to cough up mucus as well as an older child. In most people, RSV causes cold symptoms, often with a cough.

What are the signs and symptoms of RSV?

Signs and symptoms may include:

Fever.
Severe cough.
Wheezing — a high-pitched noise that's usually heard on breathing out (exhaling)
Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing — the child may prefer to sit up rather than lie down.
Bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen (cyanosis)

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How common is RSV?

RSV usually causes mild respiratory illness, but it can be serious, especially in infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children younger than 1 year of age. In the U.S., RSV infections generally occur during fall, winter, and spring.

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What causes bronchitis in babies?

Most cases of bronchiolitis are caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a common virus that infects just about every child by the age of 2. Outbreaks of the RSV infection occur every winter. Bronchiolitis can also be caused by other viruses, including those that cause the flu or the common cold.

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Is RSV the same as the flu?

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages. Like influenza, RSV is transmitted via virus-laden droplets. Signs and symptoms of RSV include: Runny nose.

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What is RSV stand for?

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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What is the rhino virus?

More than any other illness, rhinoviruses (rhin means “nose”) are associated with the common cold. Rhinoviruses may also cause some sore throats, ear infections, sinus infections, and to a lesser degree, pneumonia and bronchiolitis (infection of the small breathing passages of the lungs).

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What is the cure for rhinovirus?

Approach Considerations. Rhinovirus (RV) infections are predominantly mild and self-limited; thus, treatment is generally focused on symptomatic relief and prevention of person-to-person spread and complications. The mainstays of therapy include rest, hydration, first-generation antihistamines, and nasal decongestants.

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Is the rhinovirus deadly?

Rare, potentially deadly 'Enterovirus' hits thousands of kids across 10 states. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the virus is related to the rhinovirus, which causes the common cold.

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How can the rhinovirus be prevented?

There are no effective vaccinations for these infections, so it is best to avoid exposure to Rhinovirus. Important prevention steps include diligent hand hygiene; reducing hand contact with mouth, nose and eyes; limiting time with infected individuals; droplet precautions; and environmental disinfection.

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How long does a rhinovirus last for?

The symptoms of the common cold caused by the rhinovirus can last up to two weeks and include the following: sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, coughing, water eyes, mild headache and mild body aches.

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How long are you contagious with a rhinovirus?

However, the viruses that cause colds (for example, rhinoviruses) are not the same as those that cause the flu (influenza viruses). Although the typical incubation period for influenza is about one to four days, some adults can be contagious from about one day before onset of symptoms for up to two weeks.

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Is rhinovirus contagious and if so how?

Human rhinovirus is most contagious during the fall and winter months. The virus can live up to 3 hours outside of a human host. Once contracted, a person is most contagious within the first 3 days. Avoiding touching the mouth, eyes and nose, the most common entry points for rhinovirus, may also aid in prevention.

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How long is incubation period for rhinovirus?

The incubation period for rhinoviral infection is only 8- 10 hours. The first symptoms generally occur in this time frame and peak in 1-3 days. Within 2- 3 days of infection, the local area becomes inflamed as immune cells invade.

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How long do you have to be on Tamiflu before you are not contagious?

About a week. You're contagious from 1 day before you have any symptoms. You stay that way for 5 to 7 days after you start feeling sick. Kids may be able to spread the virus for even longer, until all of their symptoms fade.

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What is the difference between influenza A and B?

While the symptoms of influenza B mirrors those of A, the main difference between the two strains is who it can affect. This allows strains of A to be spread more rapidly than B, while also meaning strains of B cannot cause pandemics with symptoms likely less severe. Flu shots protect against both strains of influenza.

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How long should you stay home from work if you have the flu?

CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities. Your fever should be gone without the need to use a fever-reducing medicine, such as Tylenol®.

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How do you cure the flu quickly?

Give these a try today.

Stay home and get plenty of rest. Mind your flu manners.
Drink plenty of fluids. Make sure you get more liquids.
Treat aches and fever. Got fever?
Take care of your cough.
Breathe in steam.
Sit in a steamy bathroom.
Run the humidifier.
Try a lozenge.

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Is the flu virus contagious?

The Flu Is Contagious. Most healthy adults may be able to infect other people beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Children may pass the virus for longer than 7 days. Symptoms start 1 to 4 days after the virus enters the body.

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How long does flu virus live on bedding?

Flu viruses capable of being transferred to hands and causing an infection can survive on hard surfaces for 24 hours. Infectious flu viruses can survive on tissues for only 15 minutes. Like cold viruses, infectious flu viruses survive for much shorter periods on the hands.

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How long does it take for Tamiflu to take effect?

Both adults and children may notice an improvement in their symptoms within two days of taking Tamiflu. However, Tamiflu only works if taken as directed, which means you must take Tamiflu within two days of noticing symptoms.

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How long does it take a baby to get over RSV?

RSV is transmitted from an infected child by secretions from the nose or mouth by direct contact or by droplets in the air. The period of greatest contagiousness is in the first two to four days of the infection. RSV can last between two and eight days, but symptoms can remain for up to three weeks.

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