RSV
1 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural RSVs
: respiratory syncytial virus
Like many viruses, RSV is spread through contact with an infected person or contaminated objects.—
Nancy Snyderman
Nancy SnydermanRSV, a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies, has been spreading around the region and the country, and doctors are cautioning about the risks to young children.—Josette Keelor
Josette KeelorRSVs typically emerge in late fall and remain until early spring. However, signs of RSV outbreak began in the middle of April before exponentially increasing by early May.—Winston Henvey
Winston HenveyExamples of RSV in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebChris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2024
Leave a comment View Comments Fortunately, the CDC is reporting that levels of other respiratory pathogens, such as the seasonal flu and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are low.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
Its shares are up nearly 20% this year on increasing confidence around its pipeline and messenger RNA platform, which is the technology used in its Covid vaccine and RSV shot.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2024
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Central Florida’s RSV season begins soon.
—Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024
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Roche plans to have a test on the market soon that can distinguish between COVID, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in 20 minutes.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2024
Leave a comment View Comments Fortunately, the CDC is reporting that levels of other respiratory pathogens, such as the seasonal flu and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are low.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
Its shares are up nearly 20% this year on increasing confidence around its pipeline and messenger RNA platform, which is the technology used in its Covid vaccine and RSV shot.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2024
Venezuela’s Maduro asks top court to audit the presidential election, but observers cry foul
Man charged with murder of 4 people, 3 dogs in Plant City house fire (Update)
Central Florida’s RSV season begins soon.
—Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024
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RSV
1 of 2 abbreviation or noun
: respiratory syncytial virus
Long considered primarily a pathogen of young children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been recognized as a cause of upper and lower respiratory tract infections in adults.—Harvey B. Simon, Science & Medicine
Harvey B. Simon, Science & MedicineHowever, upper respiratory tract infections caused by RSV tend to last longer than those caused by other common respiratory agents …—Caroline Breese, The New England Journal of Medicine
Caroline Breese, The New England Journal of MedicineRSV
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