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| | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) |
 | | The home treatment of RSV has typically been to relieve the symptoms: cough and cold medicines (variable in their efficacy) and bronchodilators such as metaproterenol or albuterol to help relieve chest congestion and wheezing. | | | RSV is especially dangerous in infants less than one year old, children with asthma or other lung disorders, or heart disease. | | | There is concern also that RSV infection in the first year of life may increase the risk of the baby developing asthma later in childhood. |
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http://www.ds-health.com/rsv.htm
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| | RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
| | In infants with lower respiratory disease, the quality of the supportive care is most important. | | | Primary infection in infants is associated with a specific IgM response which is transitory. | | | Self-inoculation may then occur by the inadvertent rubbing of their eyes or nose, the major portals of RSV. |
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http://virology-online.com/viruses/RSV.htm
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| | Respiratory syncytial virus |
| | There may also be a link between severe respiratory syncytial virus and the chance of developing asthma later in life. | | | They may markedly draw in their chest muscles and the skin between their ribs, indicating that they are having trouble breathing, and their breathing may be short, shallow and rapid. | | | But it can be serious — especially for babies younger than 6 months old, babies that are born prematurely, and babies with congenital heart or lung disease. |
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| | eMedicine - Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection : Article by Leonard R Krilov, MD |
| | The primary medical/legal pitfall relating to RSV disease is failure to recognize the severity of lung disease and degree of hypoxemia in a particular child. | | | Specific tests for RSV may be indicated for making decisions regarding therapy, isolation of patients, and in educating parents and staff about the nature of RSV disease. | | | Additionally, assessment of the infant's hydration status (eg, skin turgor, mucous membranes) is an important part of the physical examination of the infant with bronchiolitis. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2706.htm
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| | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center |
| | Care of the child or infant involves treating the effects of the virus on the respiratory system. | | | Rattling in the chest that may be felt over an infant's back or chest | | | Bulb suctioning baby's nose before being laid down to sleep and before feedings, which helps the baby be more comfortable |
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http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/chest/diagnose/rsv.htm
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) |
| | It is unknown whether the factors that predispose the child to asthma also predisposed him to developing bronchiolitis as an infant, or if the RSV bronchiolitis itself predisposes the child to develop asthma later. | | | There is evidence suggesting an increased incidence of asthma in children who have developed RSV bronchiolitis. | | | If your child is in a high-risk group, ask your doctor about using a preventive medicine. |
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| | Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Respiratory syncytial virus infection |
| | Hospitalization and death are much more likely to occur in children whose immune systems are weakened or who have underlying diseases of the lungs and heart. | | | The doctor listens with a stethoscope for wheezing and other abnormal lung sounds in the patient's chest. | | | Breathing problems are most common in infants under one year of age; they can develop rapidly. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0011/ai_2601001182/print
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| | RSV Prevention ? RSVProtection.com |
| | Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) affects nearly all babies by the age of 2. | | | Premature babies or those with lung or heart problems have an especially high risk. | | | Sign up today to receive free e-mail newsletters offering practical tips for parents of premature babies. |
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| | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Facts |
| | RSV infections in premature babies less than 6 months old and in infants with chronic lung, heart, or immune problems are most likely to be severe and lead to death. | | | Very young infants, premature infants, and children with underlying lung, heart, or immune system problems are at high risk for severe RSV disease. | | | Care of patients with mild illness centers on relieving symptoms and easing breathing. |
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http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/rsv.html
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| | Respiratory Syncytial Virus Inhibits Apoptosis and Induces NF-kappa B Activity through a Phosphatidylinositol ... |
| | Cells and culture supernatants were harvested at the indicated time points, and percent LDH activity was calculated in the supernatants according to methods outlined under "Experimental Procedures." Data are mean ± S.E. of three separate experiments. | | | experiments we have concluded that RSV activates both pro- and | | | In fact, the phosphorylation of PI 3-K, AKT, and GSK-3 in our experiments was observed to decrease by |
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| | Virtual Children's Hospital: CQQA: RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) |
| | Signs are wheezing, a blue color to the lips or skin, and the chest sucks in with each breath. | | | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in the Child Care Setting. | | | Your child may be contagious even if she does not have symptoms. |
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http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/rsv.html
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| | Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
| | Antiviral Medicine: A drug to combat the virus may be given through a small machine that turns it into a mist for inhalation. | | | A nurse will lightly thump the child's back and chest with her hands or a specially designed machine. | | | If a youngster has other health problems, such as heart or lung disease, the infection can be a serious problem. |
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| | Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
| | RSV infection is often carried home by a school-age child and passed onto a younger one, especially an infant. | | | Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children. | | | After each RSV infection, the body forms some immunity to the virus, but that immunity is never complete. |
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| | Communicable Disease Fact Sheet |
| | However, RSV infection can also result in pneumonia, especially in the very young, the very old or those with weakened immune systems. | | | Antibiotics are not effective treatments for viral illnesses such as RSV infection (although in certain patients, antibiotics may be used to treat bacterial infections which have complicated the RSV infection in that patient). | | | Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, infection is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. |
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http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/communicable_diseases/en/rsv.htm
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| | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection |
| | Therefore, the body does not develop complete immunity to the virus, and infection can occur repeatedly throughout life, sometimes even during the same season. | | | RSV most often resolves on its own and does not cause major health concerns. | | | Your age, general health, and severity of the infection affect recovery time. |
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| | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) |
| | Your doctor can give you more details, and help you determine whether this is a good idea for your child. | | | These immune globulins can be given to patients who are particularly at risk for RSV, such as premature babies. | | | We do, though, have immune globulins that will give temporary immunity to patients, and that we give to children (such as babies born prematurely) who are most likely to have life-threatening RSV infections. |
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| | Respiratory Syncytial Virus - New Jersey |
| | The doctor will ask about you or your child's symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. | | | Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. | | | Basic healthful practices are the best form of protection from RSV for most people. |
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| | MedlinePlus: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections |
| | Atlas of the Body: The Respiratory System -- Structure Detail (American Medical Association) | | | The primary NIH organization for research on Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases | | | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) |
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| | Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
| | Chronic lung conditions and asthma may be aggravated by RSV infection. | | | Reinfection with RSV is common but the illness is generally milder. | | | RSV is a major cause of respiratory illness among individuals in all age groups. |
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| | RSV, respiratory syncytial virus |
| | In general, prematures and babies who had other significant respiratory problems in the immediate postnatal period are the target population for the preventative treatment strategies, as well as babies with immune deficiencies or congenital heart disease. | | | RSV is the common abbreviation for respiratory syncytial virus, the causative virus for many common colds, but more importantly for the majority of cases of infant bronchiolitis. | | | RSV is a member of the paramyxovirus family. |
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| | ABC News: New childhood virus tied to respiratory infections |
| | A separate team of California researchers found they could only identify about 40 percent of viruses infecting patients, and both teams said rapid testing for viruses would be useful in diagnosing and treating respiratory illnesses. | | | "The most important viral agent in this group of patients is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). | | | But the causes of between 12 percent and 39 percent of these serious infections are never identified, the researchers said. |
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| | RSV Info Center |
| | Recent studies suggest improved pulmonary function in patients hospitalized with RSV infections and treated with Virazole® | | | Welcome to the RSV Info Center where you'll find a comprehensive overview about the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children. |
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| | Medical Tests - Respiratory syncytial virus antibodies - Detroit, Michigan |
| | In infants, RSV antibodies which have been passed from mother to baby may also be detected. | | | This test detects the body´s response to RSV, not the virus itself. | | | In infants, a positive test may detect RSV antibodies that were passed from mother to child. |
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| | RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS |
| | Medical progress: respiratory syncytial virus and parainfluenza virus. | | | American Academy of Pediatrics 2000 Red Book: Report of the Committee on the Infectious Diseases. | | | Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia in the hospital setting: length of stay, charges, and mortality. |
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