Respiratory syncytial virus infection: clinical presentation and management

Indian J Pediatr. 1995 Jan-Feb;62(1):25-32. doi: 10.1007/BF02752179.

Abstract

RSV infection continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Despite advances in the understanding of its pathogenesis, limited progress has been made in prevention and treatment of RSV infection. Based on the experiences thus far it seems that control of RSV infection will be a difficult and complex task.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchiolitis / virology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / virology
  • Male
  • Pneumonia, Bacterial / virology
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / complications
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / therapy*
  • Risk Factors
  • Viral Vaccines

Substances

  • Viral Vaccines