RSV Disease

Question 1

What is the causative organisms for RSV Disease?

Answer 1

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Question 2

What form of RSV Disease is Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

Answer 2

Virus

Question 3

What are the common modes of transmission for RSV Disease (Respiratory syncytial virus)?

Answer 3

Droplet and indirect contact

Question 4

What are the virulence factors for RSV Disease (Respiratory syncytial virus)?

Answer 4

Syncytia formation

Question 5

How do you culture/diagnose RSV Disease (Respiratory syncytial virus)?

Answer 5

RT-PCR

Question 6

How do you prevent RSV Disease (Respiratory syncytial virus)?

Answer 6

Passive antibody (humanized monoclonal) in high-risk children

Question 7

How do you treat RSV Disease (Respiratory syncytial virus)?

Answer 7

Ribavirin plus passive antibody in severe cases

Question 8

What are the epidemiological features of RSV Disease (Respiratory syncytial virus)?

Answer 8

United States: general population, less than 1% mortality rates, 3% to 5% mortality in premature infants or those with congenital heat defects; internationally: 7 times higher fatality rate in children in developing countries