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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
A common respiratory virus that can be serious in infants and older adults.
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Overview
What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus. It usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But it can cause serious lung infections, especially in infants, older adults, and people with serious medical problems.
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