Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most people.

Oct 4, 2023 · Signs and symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection most commonly appear about four to six days after exposure to the virus. In adults and older children, RSV …

May 7, 2025 · RSV is a respiratory illness that can cause cold-like symptoms or, sometimes, serious illness. RSV stands for respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, the germ that makes …

RSV infection can present with a wide variety of signs and symptoms that range from mild upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) to severe and potentially life-threatening lower respiratory …

Dec 19, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), including key facts, scope of the problem, transmission, symptoms, treatment and WHO response.

May 5, 2025 · People who have an RSV infection are usually contagious for 3 to 8 days. But sometimes infants and people with weakened immune systems can continue to spread the …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, contagious virus that affects your respiratory system. It spreads easily and leads to cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose and cough. …

RSV is a viral infection that can lead to inflammation of the respiratory tract and lungs. The peak time for RSV to spread is during fall and winter. Most children and adults with RSV will have …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. RSV infections usually get better by themselves, but can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults. RSV …

In older children and healthy adults, RSV causes mostly mild, cold-like symptoms. But it can cause a serious infection in the lungs (bronchiolitis or pneumonia) among infants and adults …