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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

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Viral respiratory infection causing bronchiolitis in infants.

A viral respiratory infection caused by RSV, leading to bronchiolitis and pneumonia, especially in infants. WHO states that RSV spreads via droplets, is treatable with supportive care, and preventable with prophylaxis (palivizumab) in high-risk infants.