RSV

Sites

  • Upper respiratory tract--> URI
  • Bronchi--> boronchiolitis
  • Alveoli--> pneumonia

Etiology

  • Winter mos

Risk Factors

  • Typically affects infants and children, 4-6 d after exposure

Symptoms

  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Runny nose
  • Wheezing

Physical Exam Findings

  • Fever
  • Nasal d/c
  • Wheezing
  • Rales

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