Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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CDC - Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Factsheet with cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Kidshealth: Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Signs of this common infection, recommended treatment, and when to call the doctor.

Manitoba Public Health: Communicable Disease Management Protocol: RSV - Clinical presentation, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and control. 87 kB pdf document. [PDF]

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Respiratory syncytial virus - Includes cause, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention.

MedlinePlus: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections - Directory of factsheets, news reports, and articles.

PreemieCare: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - Awareness and prevention information for parents of premature babies, includes parent stories.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this contagious infection.

RSV Info Center - Diagnosing and management of respiratory syncytial virus. Includes resources for healthcare providers.

RSVMD.com - Information about RSV disease for healthcare professionals. Site is sponsored by MedImmune, Inc., maker of Synagis (palivizumab).

RSV: A Serious Threat to Infants and Children - General overview of the virus, and recommended ways to avoid spreading it. From the American Academy of Pediatrics. (October 18, 2002)