What is RSV?

Author(s):

Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA

Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, provides an overview of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), highlighting disease transmission, incidence, symptoms, and factors that indicate higher risk of hospitalization.

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Video content above is prompted by the following questions:

Provide an overview of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). How is this virus transmitted? What is the incidence of RSV in the United States? How does time of year affect incidence?
What population is most at risk for developing a severe infection that could lead to hospitalization?
How do symptoms of RSV differ between mild and severe infections?

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