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What is the definition or description of: respiratory syncytial virus?
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RSV: RSV or respiratory syncytial virus is a virus that causes upper respiratory infection in all ages and bronchiolitis in babies and toddlers. It is an especially serious infection in premature infants and infants with congenital heart and lung disease.
Answered 3/12/2017
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