Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Do you really know Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)? Sure, you might have heard about it, but do you know who's more prone to it, when it's more likely to strike, or the latest updates you might be missing? In this engaging guide, we unravel the mysteries of RSV in layman's terms.I'll challenge what you think you know - asking questions that make you ponder. Even if you're an RSV expert, this book got updates, insights, and a fresh perspective you won't want to miss. In infants and young children, RSV is particularly impactful. About two out of three babies will have contracted RSV by the age of 1. Notably, 80% of children under 2 years old who are hospitalized for an RSV illness do not have risk factors.In United States, RSV takes center stage as the primary cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children under one year old. The statistics are telling - with approximately 2.1 million outpatient visits, 58,000-80,000 hospitalizations, and an estimated 100-300 deaths annually among children under the age of 5. Yet, RSV's impact extends beyond the realm of childhood, making its mark on adults with an estimated 60,000-160,000 hospitalizations and 6,000-10,000 deaths in those aged 65 and older each year.Dive into this comprehensive guide, because there's always more to discover about RSV!