What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection?
Respiratory syncytial virus infection, also known as RSV, is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children. It manifests primarily as bronchiolitis (inflammation of the smallest air passages of the lungs) and/or viral pneumonia.
How do members experience respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection*
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Who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 21 |
Talk to people with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
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members say they have this condition