The rate of viral transfer between upper and lower respiratory tracts determines RSV illness durationRespiratory syncytial virusMathematical modelDiffusionAdvectionLower respiratory infectionRespiratory syncytial virus can lead to serious lower respiratory infection (LRI), particularly in children and the elderly...
It is usually a self-limiting illness. However, this condition may be asso-ciated with several severe complications, such as apnea,respiratory failure,or secondary bacterial infection. 1 ,2 The mainstay of treatment in bronchiolitis includes supportive care such as oxygenation and maintenance of ...
Nasal washings were scheduled right away, then every three days until day 14, every 7 days until day 28 and every 2 weeks until a maximum of 16 weeks, or until the first IFAT negative RSV specimen. The relationship between host factors, illness severity and viral shedding was investigated ...