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Signs and symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Recommends the use of Synagis brand antibody shots to prevent the disorder in premature babies, who are more prone to severe complications. From Caremark, a pharmaceutical management company.
www.rsvcare.com
Kidshealth: Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Signs of this common infection, recommended treatment, and when to call the doctor.
www.kidshealth.org
RSV: A Serious Threat to Infants and Children
General overview of the virus, and recommended ways to avoid spreading it. From the American Academy of Pediatrics.
www.aap.org
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this contagious infection.
kidshealth.org
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Facts
Summary of symptoms, treatment, and other facts.
www.astdhpphe.org
Manitoba Public Health: Communicable Disease Management Protocol: RSV
Clinical presentation, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and control. 87 kB pdf document.
www.gov.mb.ca
Information about RSV disease for healthcare professionals. Site is sponsored by MedImmune, Inc., maker of Synagis (palivizumab).
www.rsvmd.com
MedlinePlus: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
Directory of factsheets, news reports, and articles.
www.nlm.nih.gov
CDC - Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Factsheet with cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
www.cdc.gov
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Respiratory syncytial virus
Includes cause, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention.
www.nlm.nih.gov
Diagnosing and management of respiratory syncytial virus. Includes resources for healthcare providers.
www.rsvinfo.com
PreemieCare: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Awareness and prevention information for parents of premature babies, includes parent stories.
preemiecare.org