Respiratory Syncytial Virus — Australia
“RSV typically circulates during winter in temperate climates, much like influenza.
“It’s the major cause of lung infections in children, commonly causing bronchiolitis. Symptoms of RSV include a runny nose, cough, reduced feeding and fever. Complications include wheezing and difficulty breathing, which can develop into pneumonia.
“Severe cases occasionally lead to death, predominantly in very young infants.
“Almost all children have had an RSV infection by age 2, but infants in their
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