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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respiratory syncytial virus

The legal case centered on Moderna’s Spikevax shot for Covid-19 and its mResvia vaccine, which prevents a type of lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV.

From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026

The company reiterated its expectation that its three approved products—mNexspike, Covid vaccine Spikevax and the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine mResvia—will drive revenue growth of up to 10% in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026

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 ● Dec. 23, 2025

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 ● Dec. 27, 2024

It is also related to certain pneumonia viruses: to the parainfluenza virus, which causes colds in children, and to the respiratory syncytial virus, which can cause fatal pneumonia in a person who has aids.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston