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Iv been sick over a week from rsv. how much longer should it last?

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Adults = a week: Most adults without predisposing problems will shed this virus for at least a week & have symptoms of varying intensities during that time. For some, symptoms will persist after the virus is gone.

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Answered 3/28/2013

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