PRO/EDR> Respiratory syncytial virus – Paraguay: increased incidence

Respiratory Syncytial Virus — Worldwide/Unknown
Dr Celia Martinez, Chief of Health Surveillance, pointed out that when analyzing the current situation of influenza and other respiratory diseases in Paraguay, there is an increased frequency of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. This virus causes pneumonia and severe respiratory diseases, including bronchiolitis, a condition that leads to respiratory distress of variable severity and affects mainly children less than 2 years old. This infection also may cause many cases