respiratory syncytial virus

British  

noun

1.  RSV.  a myxovirus causing infections of the nose and throat, esp in young children. It is thought to be involved in some cot deaths

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respiratory syncytial virus Scientific  

/ rĕs′pər-ə-tôr′ē /

1. A virus of the family Paromyxoviridae and the genus Pneumovirus that causes severe childhood respiratory infections, especially bronchiolitis in infants.

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Example Sentences

A wave of the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus is beginning to wash over the United States, sending greater numbers of babies and toddlers to the hospital for professional care.

From Los Angeles Times

Strong results for the respiratory syncytial virus treatment Arexvy indicate demand for it extending into the future, the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal

A wave of the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus is beginning to wash over the United States — sending greater numbers of babies and toddlers to the hospital, recent data show.

From Los Angeles Times

And here’s some advice about flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV:

From Los Angeles Times

It comes as figures suggest respiratory syncytial virus is past its peak, but doctors in Wales are seeing an increase in patients with influenza symptoms.

From BBC