Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) : Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests (RSV, Palivizumab, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin)

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Alternate Names : RSV, Palivizumab, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin

Symptoms & Signs

Bluish skin color due to a lack of oxygen (cyanosis)
Breathing difficulty or labored breathing
Cough
Croupy cough (often described as a "seal bark" cough)
Fever
Nasal flaring
Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
Shortness of breath
Stuffy nose
Wheezing

Note: Symptoms vary and differ with age. Infants under age 1 are most severely affected and often have the most trouble breathing. Older children usually have only mild, cold-like symptoms. Symptoms usually appear 4 - 6 days after coming in contact with the virus.

Diagnosis & Tests

Rapid tests for this virus can be done on a fluid sample taken from the nose at many hospitals and clinics.

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Review Date : 1/29/2010
Reviewed By : Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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