RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS
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What type of virus is RSV and what symptoms does it usually cause? - ANS A common
respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms
How is RSV spread? - ANS Person-to-person via respiratory droplets
What is the mean incubation time for RSV? - ANS 4 to 6 days
By what age have 90% of children been infected with RSV? - ANS Within the first 2 years of
life
What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in U.S. children under 1 year
old? - ANS Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
What is the typical recovery time for RSV? - ANS Approximately 1 to 2 weeks
How do infected adults usually present with RSV? - ANS Mild to no symptoms
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, What type of symptoms are typically present in RSV? - ANS Upper respiratory symptoms
What are examples of upper respiratory symptoms in RSV? - ANS Rhinorrhea, pharyngitis,
cough, headache, fatigue, fever, and wheezing
What severe lower respiratory infection can some adults develop from RSV? -
ANS Pneumonia
What chronic conditions can RSV exacerbate? - ANS Asthma, COPD, and congestive heart
failure
How many annual RSV-related hospitalizations occur in children under 5 years old? -
ANS 58,000 to 80,000
How many annual RSV-related hospitalizations occur in adults over 65 years old? -
ANS 60,000 to 160,000
How many annual RSV-related deaths occur in children under 5 years old? - ANS 100 to 300
How many annual RSV-related deaths occur in adults over 65 years old? - ANS 6,000 to
10,000
Which groups are most likely to experience severe RSV cases? - ANS Infants and young
children, adults with chronic medical conditions, and older adults
Is RSV only a seasonal illness? - ANS No, RSV is an all year round issue
Which infants are at higher risk for severe RSV? - ANS Premature infants
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
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VERSION 2025/2026 | EXPERT VERIFIED |
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What type of virus is RSV and what symptoms does it usually cause? - ANS A common
respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms
How is RSV spread? - ANS Person-to-person via respiratory droplets
What is the mean incubation time for RSV? - ANS 4 to 6 days
By what age have 90% of children been infected with RSV? - ANS Within the first 2 years of
life
What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in U.S. children under 1 year
old? - ANS Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
What is the typical recovery time for RSV? - ANS Approximately 1 to 2 weeks
How do infected adults usually present with RSV? - ANS Mild to no symptoms
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, What type of symptoms are typically present in RSV? - ANS Upper respiratory symptoms
What are examples of upper respiratory symptoms in RSV? - ANS Rhinorrhea, pharyngitis,
cough, headache, fatigue, fever, and wheezing
What severe lower respiratory infection can some adults develop from RSV? -
ANS Pneumonia
What chronic conditions can RSV exacerbate? - ANS Asthma, COPD, and congestive heart
failure
How many annual RSV-related hospitalizations occur in children under 5 years old? -
ANS 58,000 to 80,000
How many annual RSV-related hospitalizations occur in adults over 65 years old? -
ANS 60,000 to 160,000
How many annual RSV-related deaths occur in children under 5 years old? - ANS 100 to 300
How many annual RSV-related deaths occur in adults over 65 years old? - ANS 6,000 to
10,000
Which groups are most likely to experience severe RSV cases? - ANS Infants and young
children, adults with chronic medical conditions, and older adults
Is RSV only a seasonal illness? - ANS No, RSV is an all year round issue
Which infants are at higher risk for severe RSV? - ANS Premature infants
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