Respiratory syncytial virus infection

Definition:

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) of the Paramyxoviridae family is a major cause of acute lower respiratory tract illness in infants and young children. It affects the elderly and immunocompromised individuals as well. Although RSV was discovered half a century ago, no effective treatment for the infection exists.

References:

[1]. Jun Chang, et al. Current progress on development of respiratory syncytial virus vaccine. BMB Rep. 2011 Apr;44(4):232-7. [Content Brief]

[2]. Leonard R Krilov, et al. Respiratory syncytial virus disease: update on treatment and prevention. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2011 Jan;9(1):27-32. [Content Brief]

[3]. Peter L Collins, et al. Progress in understanding and controlling respiratory syncytial virus: still crazy after all these years. Virus Res. 2011 Dec;162(1-2):80-99. [Content Brief]

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