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What is directly affected by RSV?
What is directly affected by RSV?
- The liver and kidneys
- The heart and stomach
- The lungs and small airways (correct)
- The brain and spinal cord
How is RSV typically spread?
How is RSV typically spread?
- Through contaminated water
- Through contaminated food
- Through insect bites
- Through direct contact and air (correct)
Which age group is most at risk from severe RSV infection?
Which age group is most at risk from severe RSV infection?
- Infants and young children (correct)
- Middle-aged adults
- Teenagers and young adults
- Elderly adults
What part of the body does RSV infect?
What part of the body does RSV infect?
What kind of infection is RSV?
What kind of infection is RSV?
What does RSV stand for?
What does RSV stand for?
What is another term for infection of the lungs caused by RSV?
What is another term for infection of the lungs caused by RSV?
Besides contagion, what other word describes RSV?
Besides contagion, what other word describes RSV?
Besides the lungs, what other area is affected?
Besides the lungs, what other area is affected?
Which of these is not linked to RSV?
Which of these is not linked to RSV?
Flashcards
RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus)
RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus)
A contagious viral infection affecting the nose, throat, and lungs, particularly risky for infants and young children. It can lead to pneumonia and inflammation of the small airways.
Study Notes
- RSV stands for Respiratory syncytial virus.
- RSV can cause infection of the lungs, known as pneumonia.
- RSV can also infect the small airways of the lungs.
- It is a highly contagious viral infection.
- RSV affects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.
- The virus spreads through the air.
- The virus also spreads via direct contact.
- RSV infection is especially dangerous for infants.
- RSV infection is especially dangerous for young children.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that infects the respiratory tract. It can cause infections in the lungs and small airways, such as pneumonia. It spreads through the air and through direct contact, and can be especially dangerous for infants and young children.
