How does respiratory syncytial virus infection spread?

Droplet / debris: Rsv can pass thru inhalation of droplets of infected material from a case, or exposure to infected material on hands or surfaces. It can live for 1/2 hr on hands & hours on surfaces. Touching your face or eyes with tainted hands can expose you.

Contact or inhaling: Rsv spreads when you come in contact with virus laden secretions from an infected person. This can happen either by inhaling the droplets coughed or sneezed out by infected person or by coming in contact with surfaces where these secretions may have settled. Frequent handwashing, wiping of surfaces, avoiding sharing of objects & close contact with infected persons are best preventive strategies.