King Hussein Foundation’s Institute for Family Health highlights key information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of respiratory infections globally, especially in infants, young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. RSV is an RNA virus from the Paramyxoviridae family, affecting upper and lower respiratory tracts. Infection can range from mild cold-like symptoms to severe illness, particularly in infants whose immune systems and airways are still developing. Adults can also be infected multiple times, sometimes twice a year, usually with mild symptoms, except adults over 65 or those with weakened immunity who risk severe disease. Symptoms and Causes: Cough Breathing difficulty Apnea in infants Runny or blocked nose Sneezing Sore throat Wheezing or high-pitched breathing Headache Fatigue Fever Loss of appetite Infants may irritability, discomfort, or reduced playfulness. Seek emergency care if severe symptoms appear: Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Wheezing or high-pitched breathing Blue or gray skin, lips, or nails Retraction of skin between ribs (infant) Flaring nostrils Rapid, shallow, or interrupted breathing Transmission: Close contact with infected individuals Coughing or sneezing droplets Contaminated surfaces or objects (toys, tables,
King Hussein Foundation’s Institute for Family Health highlights key information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of respiratory infections globally, especially in infants, young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. RSV is an RNA virus from the Paramyxoviridae family, affecting upper and lower respiratory tracts. Infection can range from mild cold-like symptoms to severe illness, particularly in infants whose immune systems and airways are still developing. Adults can also be infected multiple times, sometimes twice a year, usually with mild symptoms, except adults over 65 or those with weakened immunity who risk severe disease. Symptoms and Causes: Cough Breathing difficulty Apnea in infants Runny or blocked nose Sneezing Sore throat Wheezing or high-pitched breathing Headache Fatigue Fever Loss of appetite Infants may irritability, discomfort, or reduced playfulness. Seek emergency care if severe symptoms appear: Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Wheezing or high-pitched breathing Blue or gray skin, lips, or nails Retraction of skin between ribs (infant) Flaring nostrils Rapid, shallow, or interrupted breathing Transmission: Close contact with infected individuals Coughing or sneezing droplets Contaminated surfaces or objects (toys, tables,
King Hussein Foundation’s Institute for Family Health highlights key information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of respiratory infections globally, especially in infants, young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. RSV is an RNA virus from the Paramyxoviridae family, affecting upper and lower respiratory tracts. Infection can range from mild cold-like symptoms to severe illness, particularly in infants whose immune systems and airways are still developing. Adults can also be infected multiple times, sometimes twice a year, usually with mild symptoms, except adults over 65 or those with weakened immunity who risk severe disease. Symptoms and Causes: Cough Breathing difficulty Apnea in infants Runny or blocked nose Sneezing Sore throat Wheezing or high-pitched breathing Headache Fatigue Fever Loss of appetite Infants may irritability, discomfort, or reduced playfulness. Seek emergency care if severe symptoms appear: Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Wheezing or high-pitched breathing Blue or gray skin, lips, or nails Retraction of skin between ribs (infant) Flaring nostrils Rapid, shallow, or interrupted breathing Transmission: Close contact with infected individuals Coughing or sneezing droplets Contaminated surfaces or objects (toys, tables,
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RSV Respiratory Virus: Risks and Complications
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