she respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral disease that affects people of all ages, although many more incidence in young childrenin accordance with Medicine Plusis a US government medical site owned by the National Institutes of Health.
This virus, which causes mild cold-like symptoms In most cases, it can cause serious lung infections, especially in you drink, older adults and those who have medical problems seriously.
How is respiratory syncytial virus transmitted?
The VRS spread from person to person through various forms, including inhalation of airborne particles when coughing and sneezing, direct contact, such as kissing a infected personand by touching contaminated surfaces before touching your mouth, nose, or eyes without washing your hands.
The capacity of contagion continues for three to eight daysbut in cases of children or people with a weak immune system, the spread may extend up to four weeks.
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Who is most at risk?
RSV can affect anyonebut the highest risk groups include infants, older adults, especially those over 65 yearspeople with chronic medical conditions such as heart or lung diseases, and those with weak immune system.
What are the symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus?
Common symptoms of RSV, which appear four to six days after infection, include nasal congestionlack of appetite, coughdivision, fever and wheezing.
In children, the symptoms may be more subtlesuch as irritability, decreased activity, and difficulty breathing.
The diagnosis includes medical history reviewa physical exam, and, in severe cases, laboratory tests such as chest x-rays and blood and urine tests.
What is the treatment for respiratory syncytial virus?
There is no specific treatment for RSV infection, and most infections clear up on their own within one to two weeks.
Over-the-counter pain relievers helps with fever and pain, but caution is advised against the use of aspirin in children.
In severe cases, the hospitalization It may be necessary to give oxygen or use a ventilator.
For prevention, they are developed specific vaccines to protect against RSV.
This includes vaccines for humans over 60 years old and pregnant womenadministered between weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy to protect the new born during their first six months of life.
What other preventive measures should be taken?
Except for vaccinationthere are simple steps to follow reduce risk to get or spread RSV:
- Stay at home if you have symptoms.
- Ventilation in enclosed spaces.
- Cover coughs and sneezes using a tissue or arm, not your hands.
- Wash your hands regularly of soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your face without washing your hands first.
- Avoid close contact with other people, such as kissing, shaking hands, and sharing drinking glasses and eating utensils.
- Clean surfaces that are frequently touched, such as door handles and mobile devices.
Respiratory syncytial virus, although common, requires a special attentionespecially in the highest risk groups.
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus in Mexico
she National Committee for Epidemiological Surveillance issued a report on the circulation of other respiratory viruses, with an increase in The prevalence of RSV.
During the winter of MexicoIn addition to the circulation of influenza, an increase in cases of other respiratory viruses will be observed, with The prevalence of RSV,
Until Epidemiological Week 45, which ends on November 14, 2023, a increase in confirmed cases for other respiratory viruses, with the State of Mexico and Mexico City being the entities with the highest number of cases confirmed by other respiratory diseases. Of this, the 63 percent equals VSR.
Total number of hospitalized cases due to other respiratory viruses in Mexico 425and within it, 271 cases correspond to hospitalization caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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