Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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In microbiology, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is "a group of viruses in the pneumovirus genus causing respiratory infections in various mammals. Humans and cattle are most affected but infections in goats and sheep have also been reported."[1]

Prevention

The monoclonal antibody palivizumab, three to five monthly intramuscular injections, can prevent infection.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. ↑ Panozzo CA, Stockman LJ, Curns AT, Anderson LJ (2010). "Use of respiratory syncytial virus surveillance data to optimize the timing of immunoprophylaxis.". Pediatrics 126 (1): e116-23. DOI:10.1542/peds.2009-3221. PMID 20547651. Research Blogging.
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