Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) Exam Questions And Answers Already Graded A+

what is RSV infection? - RSV is a common respiratory virus that causes infections of the respiratory tract RSV can manifest primary as? - bronchiolitis or viral pneumonia and is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTTIs) in infants and young children In patients up to 3 years old RSV can infect the upper and lower respiratory tract it is generally limited to the upper respiratory tract in people older than 3 years old describe what structures are part of the lower and upper resp tract - upper: nasal cavity pharynx larynx lower: trachea primary bronchi lungs high risk groups for RSV infection include? (5) - infants especially premature infants who are 6 months or younger older adults especially those aged 65 and older children or adults with heart disease or lung diseasecchildren or adults with immunodeficiency children who have neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy symptoms patients present with? (5) - dry cough wheeze runny nose fever (typically low grade) headache if its more severe, they could present with apnoea and sepsis like symptoms red flags? (5) - signs of trouble breathing a severe headache behind or around the eyes or the back of the back of the neck swelling or redness around the eyes persistent vomiting signs of dehydration what are possible signs of trouble breathing? - rapid breathing cyanosis skin above or below the ribs sucking in with each breath signs of dehydration include? - dry or sticky mouthfew or no tears thirst discoloured or less urine than usual for RSV a resp exam would be carried out. what would the characteristic findings be on general inspection ? - cough