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.
Answered 2/28/2015
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Droplets: Primarily, RSV is transmitted through contact with droplets from the eyes, nose, or mouth of an infected person.
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Droplet spread: RSV or respiratory syncytial virus is contagious viral disease that may infect a person's lungs and breathing passages.Most children will catch RSV by the age of 2 years.RSV spreads rapidly among children. While most will recover in 1 to 2 weeks, even after recovery, infants and children can continue to spread the virus for 1 to 3 weeks.Infected person coughs or sneezes into air,by droplets.
Answered 12/5/2014
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