Is this your symptom?
- Cold symptoms (congestion, cough, sore throat, mild fever) thought to be caused by a virus called RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
- You wonder if you need to be seen
The RSV Virus
- RSV infection is usually mild in healthy young adults, but can be more serious in older adults and infants.
- RSV is one of the many causes of the common cold in adults. Symptoms include congestion, cough, sore throat and mild fever.
- It spreads the most in the fall and winter seasons, like most colds.
- It can cause a
- bronchiolitis or
- bronchitis or
- common nasal cold.
- RSV infection can be more serious in adults with underlying health issues, smokers and pregnant women.
- There are now vaccines available for older adults, pregnant women and young children.
When to Call for RSV Infection
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