RSV
1 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural RSVs
: respiratory syncytial virus
Like many viruses, RSV is spread through contact with an infected person or contaminated objects.—
Nancy Snyderman
Nancy SnydermanRSV, a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies, has been spreading around the region and the country, and doctors are cautioning about the risks to young children.—Josette Keelor
Josette KeelorRSVs typically emerge in late fall and remain until early spring. However, signs of RSV outbreak began in the middle of April before exponentially increasing by early May.—Winston Henvey
Winston HenveyExamples of RSV in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebFort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
Health officials announced a new policy focusing on actions people can take to reduce spreading a variety of common respiratory viruses, such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
Brianna Lucca-Cerezo, who was eight months pregnant at the time, found herself in the hospital one day before her wedding after becoming ill with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to a release from AdventHealth.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Moderna is hoping for sales to pick up later this year with the rollout of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, which should receive initial regulatory approvals starting in the first half of this year.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 2 May 2024
Its most recent application for an RSV molecular test was denied by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
In the lab, the puzzle that occupied his attention was figuring out how respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infected cells.
—TIME, 2 May 2024
Peak cold, flu, COVID-19, and RSV season is on its way out—a relief for parents.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 2 May 2024
Masking and physical distancing disrupted the normal cycles of many respiratory illnesses, including common colds, RSV and flu.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
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The market size of an RSV therapeutic is estimated to be several billions of dollars.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
Health officials announced a new policy focusing on actions people can take to reduce spreading a variety of common respiratory viruses, such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
Brianna Lucca-Cerezo, who was eight months pregnant at the time, found herself in the hospital one day before her wedding after becoming ill with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to a release from AdventHealth.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Moderna is hoping for sales to pick up later this year with the rollout of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, which should receive initial regulatory approvals starting in the first half of this year.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 2 May 2024
Its most recent application for an RSV molecular test was denied by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
In the lab, the puzzle that occupied his attention was figuring out how respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infected cells.
—TIME, 2 May 2024
Peak cold, flu, COVID-19, and RSV season is on its way out—a relief for parents.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 2 May 2024
Masking and physical distancing disrupted the normal cycles of many respiratory illnesses, including common colds, RSV and flu.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
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RSV
1 of 2 abbreviation or noun
: respiratory syncytial virus
Long considered primarily a pathogen of young children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been recognized as a cause of upper and lower respiratory tract infections in adults.—Harvey B. Simon, Science & Medicine
Harvey B. Simon, Science & MedicineHowever, upper respiratory tract infections caused by RSV tend to last longer than those caused by other common respiratory agents …—Caroline Breese, The New England Journal of Medicine
Caroline Breese, The New England Journal of MedicineRSV
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