Question 1

how does rsv cause disease in baby?

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RSV: In most infants, RSV manifests as a non-specific viral uri. A proportion of infants  progress to lower respiratory disease caused by inflammatory shedding of damaged cells into the lumen of the rspiratory tact and edema resulting in creased resistance to airflow. The pt will have cough , wheezing, and increased work of breathing . Some pts need oxygen, IV fluids and deep suctioniing.

Question 2

is rsv caused from thrush or vise versa?

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No: Rsv is respiratory syncytial virus, which causes the common cold in older kids and adults. In younger children and babies, especially those under 2 years of age, RSV can cause bronchiolitis (think of it as a viral infection of the lungs with lots of mucus, coughing, and wheezing). It is not related to oral thrush.

Question 3

what is rsv and what causes it and how do you get rid of it?

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The "cold": Rsv (respiratory syncytial virus) is one of the common cold viruses.It accounts for 80% of the colds & other upper airway problems in season.It is acquired thru contact with the secretions or droplets.It infests the upper airway, injuring nasal & respiratory cells causing drainage.You self heal with minimal immunity & can get it every year.Small babies can have major pbs with the drainage &wheezing.

Question 4

can rsv cause a rash 2 weeks after a 10 month old gets out of the hospital?

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I'm not sure...: ...What your question is, precisely. If you're asking whether RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) can cause a rash, yes, any viral illness can be accompanied by a rash, although it's unusual with rsv. If you're saying the child was hospitalized for RSV 2 weeks ago, has recovered, and now has a rash, that rash would not be due to rsv. Something else is causing it, possibly a medication.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of autoimmune encephalomyelitis (ae) in 3m/o infant and can respiratory syncytial virus (rsv) be the cause?

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Difficult question: Autoimmune means the body sets off an inflammatory reaction against itself.  Encephalomyelitis means inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.  Most cases are of unknown cause.  Rsv is a terrible disease that can cause pneumonia but also inflammation of the brain with signs of encephalitis including seizures and encephalopathy with abnormal mri.  The answer may then be that RSV could be a cause.

Question 6

within the last 7 weeks my 16 month old has had rsv, strep throat, constant green nasal drainage, & is now running temp of 103.2....is this normal?causes?

Accepted Answer

Reevaluation: No it is notnormal. The RSV virus may have lowered his resistence and consequently he develop other symptoms. Presumably, he has had green mucus more than ten days, in which case he should again be seen by the doctor to rule out a bacteril infection such as pnumonia. At the same time you might want to have his gamma globulins checked to make sure he isnt deficient.

Question 7

whats is rsv?

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RSV: It's respiratory syncytial virus. It can cause upper respiratory infection in adults and can cause brochiolitis or even pneumonia in young children.

Question 8

what exactly is rsv?

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A virus: Respiratory syncitial virus---this is a common virus that is most prevalent in the spring and fall and usually affect children.  It is of more concern with the very small infant or the infant or child with underlying medical problems usually respiratory in nature (asthma).  It causes swelling, mucous and constriction of the small airways and can be a real threat to health or can be a major nuiassa.

Question 9

how long does rsv last?

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Varies: Depending upon the type of infection (otitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, etc.), and the immune status of the patient the duration of illness can be highly variable.  This is also dependent upon the age, since this is increasingly recognized as a disease of adults as well as children.  In symptomatic persons with mild disease a week to 10 days would seem reasonable.

Question 10

how can rsv be transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Droplet or debris: The virus of RSV is in the airway secretions of symptomatic and asymptomatic carriers. It can be transmitted thru inhaled airborn droplets or debris rubbed near oral or ocular tissue.In season many relatively asymptomatic adults will spread the infection as well as kids at home/day care or school. Groups of christmas shoppers, or holiday revelers are also great reservoirs of the germ.

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