Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a negative-stranded, RNA-based respiratory paramyxovirus with ten genes encoding 11 proteins. Three proteins are present in the viral envelope, including the ...

Respiratory syncytial virus and influenza activity are on the rise in parts of the country, particularly among young children, according to the CDC's latest respiratory virus updates. Overall, the ...

A research team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison produced high-resolution images of RSV structure, important for RSV ...

Just like adults under 60, elderly adults who get RSV tend to have mild symptoms, such as runny nose, sore throat, cough, ...

The highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) typically causes mild illness, but it can lead to severe respiratory complications, particularly for at-risk individuals. Drawing on local ...

RSV is a highly contagious virus affecting the respiratory system, especially dangerous for infants, young children, and pregnant women. It leads to symptoms ranging from mild colds to severe ...

as the presentation is indistinguishable from other respiratory tract infections, and epidemics often overlap. The microbiologic confirmation of RSV infection is based on detecting the virus in a ...

Oct. 18, 2024 – Older people who aren’t sure about whether to get the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) now have a new set of data to help them make up their minds. A large study ...

What is Abrysvo used for? Abrysvo (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine) is commonly given to help prevent lower respiratory tract disease (such as pneumonia or bronchiolitis) caused by ...

What if infections of respiratory syncytial virus, known as R.S.V., peak at unusual levels, as they did in the 2022-23 season? What if the new strain of mpox, which is especially virulent ...

In addition to the virus that causes COVID-19, there are many other types of respiratory viruses, including flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The good news is there are actions you can take ...

GSK’s RSV vaccine is the only RSV vaccine with efficacy and safety data available through three full seasons, including in people at increased risk Safety and reactogenicity data are consistent ...