
Opinion|Videos|July 16, 2024
What is RSV?
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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