Scary virus spreading at unusual time
RSV can send some infants to the hospital, and there s not a tremendously effective treatment or cure. Author: Matt Houston (KENS) Updated: 11:06 PM CDT July 8, 2021
SAN ANTONIO San Antonio doctors say the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is spreading quickly, at a time of year when it s not cropped up before.
For most adults, RSV symptoms mimic a head cold. But infants immune systems cannot stop the virus from entering the lower respiratory system.
Some babies will develop Bronchiolitis after catching RSV. The condition mimics pneumonia, effectively clogging the lungs with mucus. The illness usually just has to run its course, UT Health San Antonio Dr. Tess Barton said, noting most respiratory viruses are not treated easily.
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