Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - Medscape
In vulnerable children, RSV can progress to bronchiolitis and/or pneumonia with an increased chance of significant morbidity or death. The nature of the virus and mode of infection protects …
Adult RSV Infection: 5 Things to Know - Medscape
Mar 20, 2024 · Pneumonia: RSV is a common cause of viral pneumonia in adults. The infection can lead to inflammation of the lungs, causing symptoms such as cough, difficulty breathing, …
Respiratory Virus Surge: Diagnosing COVID-19 vs RSV, Flu
Jan 31, 2024 · Amid the current winter wave surge of respiratory virus cases, how challenging is it for physician's to distinguish between, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 vs RSV and influenza?
Timing Is Key: RSV Testing and Vaccination in Adults - Medscape
Aug 12, 2024 · Correct timing for RSV testing and updated recommendations for three FDA-approved vaccines can reduce adult hospitalizations for this insidious infection. This site is …
Prevention and Impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Medscape
Mar 13, 2024 · Almost 10,000 older adults die each year due to respiratory syncytial virus. Two new FDA-approved RSV vaccines may help lower that number, and also ease congestion in …
Moderna's RSV Vaccine Approved by FDA - Medscape
Jun 3, 2024 · The study, conducted in approximately 37,000 adults aged 60 years or older in 22 countries, found a vaccine efficacy against RSV lower respiratory tract disease of 83.7% after …
RSV Immunization Recommendations for 2024 - Medscape
Oct 28, 2024 · RSV can cause bronchiolitis and pneumonia, and can make chronic health problems worse. CDC estimates that every year in the United States, 100,000-160,000 older …
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - Page 6 - Medscape
It is not uncommon for infants with severe bronchiolitis or RSV pneumonia to require PEEP in the range of 8 to 20 cm H 2 O, tidal volume of 10 to 20 mL/kg, and ventilatory rates of 60 or greater.
Long-Term Outcomes of Severe RSV Infection in Adults - Medscape
Mar 5, 2024 · Forest W. Arnold, DO, MSc: Hello. This is Dr Arnold. Welcome to season 2 of the Medscape InDiscussion podcast series on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults.Today …
How the New Outbreak in China Is Hitting Clinics Elsewhere
Dec 4, 2023 · Another bacterial cause is streptococcus pneumonia and viral causes of pneumonia are very common too, coming from circulating flu viruses, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus …