RSV
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respiratory syncytial virus: (in pathology) a common virus that causes mild coldlike symptoms such as runny nose, coughing, wheezing, and fever in most adults, but that can cause more serious illness in infants, young children, elderly adults, and those with chronic medical conditions.
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Bible. Revised Standard Version.
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Revised Standard Version (of the Bible)
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respiratory syncytial virus
Example Sentences
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The respiratory virus season — which starts in the fall and ends in early spring — is expected to include the circulation of flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Higher levels of antibodies targeting common microbes, including Staphylococcus aureus, RSV and human respirovirus 3, were associated with stronger responses to COVID-19 vaccines.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna’s mRNA vaccines for the flu and RSV as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
He developed a cold as a baby which deteriorated so much that he was taken to hospital, diagnosed with RSV and put on oxygen.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
I find a printout about RSV from the web.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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