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 WebSteven Aquino, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Not far behind the start of the school year is the typical start of the season for respiratory viruses, including flu, RSV and COVID-19.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2024
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 Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2024
Some other common vaccines, including flu, Covid-19 and RSV immunizations, were not included in the analysis.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
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In addition, the PICU serves children who require assistance with breathing and oxygenation when coping with respiratory illnesses such as RSV during wintertime.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Not far behind the start of the school year is the typical start of the season for respiratory viruses, including flu, RSV and COVID-19.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2024
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 Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2024
Some other common vaccines, including flu, Covid-19 and RSV immunizations, were not included in the analysis.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 8 Aug. 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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