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Infections55
  • Kandang Kerbau Women's and Children's hospital is a lower sample size than in our study, reported an 8% inci- one of the major centers in Singapore for the admission dence rate for pediatric patients who had RSV and HMPV of sick children, including those showing respiratory ill- co-infections ( 9 ). (cdc.gov)
  • For more information on specific pathogens, see Chlamydial Infections , Cytomegalovirus Infection , Parainfluenza Virus Infections , Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia , and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection . (medscape.com)
  • In contrast to the vertically transmitted etiologies, these viruses cause highly contagious infections that are horizontally transmitted. (medscape.com)
  • RSV is a pathogen that infects the human respiratory tract, potentially leading to infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. (gilead.com)
  • Respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus infections cause seasonal lower respiratory tract disease, particularly in infants and young children. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a ubiquitous virus of worldwide distribution and is the leading cause of infant morbidity from respiratory infections. (intechopen.com)
  • RSV immune globulin intravenous (human) is available for prevention of serious RSV infections in some high-risk infants and children (9). (cdc.gov)
  • Acute respiratory illness due to bocavirus should be managed in a manner similar to most other viral respiratory infections. (medscape.com)
  • Supplemental oxygen may be required for serious infections that lead to pneumonia. (medscape.com)
  • Human bocavirus: passenger or pathogen in acute respiratory tract infections? (medscape.com)
  • Acute respiratory tract infections are one of the most common diseases in adults and children in the world, which is facing a heavy burden on the health system and society. (pharmcourse.com)
  • A similar trend was found in China, in a study of pediatric patients with viral respiratory tract infections in Shanghai. (pharmcourse.com)
  • A downward trend in the prevalence of respiratory viruses, including influenza, parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, coronaviruses (excluding SARS-CoV-2), human metapneumovirus, rhinovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus infections, was also observed in other national studies. (pharmcourse.com)
  • Epidemiologists believe that several factors played a role in this trend: the high virulence of SARS-CoV-2, which provided a powerful surge of coronavirus infection and its prevalence in the picture of viral respiratory infections, and the widespread use of preventive hygiene measures, as well as the massive introduction of quarantine, which further allowed to control the transmission of other respiratory viruses. (pharmcourse.com)
  • This study, conducted by scientists at the University of Bristol in collaboration with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, was the first to compare hospital admissions for respiratory infections caused by SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory infections. (pharmcourse.com)
  • Using data from 135014 hospitalizations from two large hospitals in Bristol between August 2020 and November 2021, the researchers found that 12557 hospitalizations were associated with acute lower respiratory illness in patients presenting with symptoms of respiratory infections (including cough, fever) or radiological evidence of pathology. (pharmcourse.com)
  • Anticipating new epidemiological season, let's talk about transmission routes, clinical symptoms and treatment tactics for respiratory viral infections not associated with SARS-CoV-2. (pharmcourse.com)
  • These infections, encompassing the likes of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza Virus, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, pose a significant threat to human health. (boxtooll.com)
  • Meanwhile, Influenza Virus is notorious for causing acute respiratory infections, often leading to complications, especially in vulnerable individuals. (boxtooll.com)
  • Lastly, Respiratory Syncytial Virus primarily targets infants under six months, causing lower respiratory tract infections like Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia. (boxtooll.com)
  • The battle against respiratory infections requires accurate diagnosis, as the symptoms can often overlap. (boxtooll.com)
  • In the battle against respiratory infections, precision is the ultimate weapon, and S3148E SC2/Flu/RSV is leading the charge. (boxtooll.com)
  • There may be a significant increase in hospitalization and death due to respiratory infections. (hillandaleprimarycare.com)
  • Always treat respiratory infections in young children as a potential medical emergency , and schedule a doctor appointment at the first sign of symptoms. (theemergencycenter.com)
  • But particularly during their first-ever bout of RSV, infants face a risk of serious lung infections, including pneumonia, where the lung's air sacs fill with fluid, and bronchiolitis, where the organ's tiny airway passages swell up. (livescience.com)
  • Understanding the pathophysiology of common pediatric respiratory infections requires an appreciation for the normal anatomy and physiology of the pediatric respiratory system. (ceufast.com)
  • RSV is a common virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but in serious cases can lead to severe lung infections, including bronchiolitis and pneumonia, which ultimately can lead to death. (pipelinereview.com)
  • Up to 80% of vaccinated infants were hospitalized with severe lower-respiratory infections, and two babies died [2]. (theothersideofvaccines.com)
  • Human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV), the leading cause of acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants and young children worldwide, is also responsible for severe respiratory disease in the elderly and the immunocompromised. (fortunejournals.com)
  • hRSV infections can cause bronchiolitis and result in chronic lung diseases such as wheezing and asthma in later life [3, 4]. (fortunejournals.com)
  • For example, some viruses protect the host against other infections. (medicinenet.com)
  • Viral infections are contagious for varying periods of time depending on the virus. (medicinenet.com)
  • Respiratory viral infections affect the lungs, nose, and throat. (medicinenet.com)
  • Clinical symptoms of HMPV infection may progress to bronchiolitis or pneumonia and are similar to other viruses that cause upper and lower respiratory infections. (blogspot.com)
  • The incubation period is estimated to be 3 to 6 days, and the median duration of illness can vary depending upon severity but is similar to other respiratory infections caused by viruses. (blogspot.com)
  • Many of these are difficult to distinguish clinically from other respiratory virus infections and some bacterial infections. (aidian.fi)
  • Viral infections are important causes of asthma exacerbations in children, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), caused by viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rhinovirus (RV), are a leading cause of bronchiolitis in infants. (atsjournals.org)
  • RSV is a virus that can cause acute respiratory infections in people of all ages. (uvm.edu)
  • We conducted a prospective study using sentinel-based influenza surveillance to detect RSV by real time PCR in patients with acute respiratory infections, enrolled during two seasons (2014/15, 2015/16). (who.int)
  • RSV remains important viral etiological agent causing influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infections especially among infants in Morocco. (who.int)
  • The respiratory syncytial virus is known to affect both upper and lower respiratory tracts although the most clinically significant manifestations arise in lower respiratory tract infections, bronchiolitis and pneumonia being perhaps the most significant. (nursinganswers.net)
  • The respiratory syncytial virus is currently the commonest identified cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children under the age of three world-wide. (nursinganswers.net)
  • His Virology research incorporates themes from Respiratory tract infections, Epidemiology, Immunity and Microbiology. (research.com)
  • His Virology study combines topics in areas such as Antibody, Epidemiology and Respiratory tract infections. (research.com)
  • Respiratory infections experienced by children can be separated into those affecting the upper respiratory system (comprising the mouth, nose, throat and sinuses) and the lower respiratory system (the bronchial tubes and lungs). (landrument.com)
  • Generally speaking, lower respiratory infections tend to be more severe and are characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing and rapid breathing. (landrument.com)
  • Upper respiratory infections include colds, flu, croup and sinusitis. (landrument.com)
  • In May, the CDC reported a spike in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections. (exbulletin.com)
  • nd or 3rd The main cause of lower respiratory tract viral infections and viral pneumonia Chan added that the number of children in need of medical care is also increasing. (exbulletin.com)
  • During a given respiratory virus season (October to April), hMPV typically accounts for 5-10% of symptomatic respiratory virus infections, but this is even higher during peak hMPV seasons. (exbulletin.com)
  • 2 ). In Morocco, 13% of Study design and case day during October through April for paediatric deaths during 2012 were due definition specimen collection to acute respiratory infections ( 3 ). (who.int)
  • Earlier data demonstrate that populational Zn status is associated with the prevalence of respiratory tract infections in children and adults ( 6 , 7 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Double or triple infections with HRV-C and respiratory syncytial virus and/or bocavirus were diagnosed in 33.3% of the HRV-infected patients, but no correlation with severity of clinical outcome was observed. (plos.org)
  • Innovations are on the move and maternal immunization (MI) could soon be a long-sought answer to a widespread, but often unrecognized, cause of severe respiratory infections in young infants: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). (cdc.gov)
  • Upper respiratory infections represent about 80% of ENT diseases in children. (bvsalud.org)
Infants and young children7
  • RSV (and possibly hMPV) infection is suspected in infants and young children with bronchiolitis or pneumonia during RSV season. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common cause of winter outbreaks of acute respiratory disease, results in an estimated 90,000 hospitalizations and 4500 deaths each year from lower respiratory tract disease among infants and young children in the United States (1). (cdc.gov)
  • RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the smallest air passages in the lungs) in infants and young children. (hillandaleprimarycare.com)
  • Updated guidance for palivizumab prophylaxis among infants and young children at increased risk of hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus infection. (medscape.com)
  • Palivizumab Prophylaxis in Infants and Young Children at Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection. (medscape.com)
  • While the majority of infants and young children may exhibit minor cold-like symptoms, certain babies, particularly during their initial infection, could encounter more severe lower respiratory tract ailments, such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis. (uvm.edu)
  • Clinical features of acute gastroenteritis associated with human reovirus-like agent in infants and young children. (research.com)
Symptoms28
  • Rodentia: murine pneumonia virus Mild symptoms may include rhinitis, coughing, and decreased appetite. (wikipedia.org)
  • These illnesses typically begin with upper respiratory symptoms and fever, then progress over several days to dyspnea, cough, wheezing, and/or crackles on chest auscultation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In adults, RSV usually causes upper respiratory tract symptoms but can cause lower respiratory tract disease, especially in elderly and in immunocompromised persons (4-6). (cdc.gov)
  • Based on information about the five cases obtained from interviews with the patients and reviews of records, a case was defined as an unexplained acute, severe respiratory illness in a previously healthy person aged less than 65 years characterized by shortness of breath and/or pleuritic pain with onset of symptoms during July 15-31. (cdc.gov)
  • We introduce this common virus and explore the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of its potentially life-threatening illness. (pediacast.org)
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus that leads to mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older healthy children. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Treatment for bronchiolitis due to HRSV basically consists of alleviating the symptoms. (vallhebron.com)
  • As the seventh coronavirus to infect humans, SARS-CoV-2 can trigger a range of symptoms, from fever and fatigue to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Septic Shock. (boxtooll.com)
  • While most cases of RSV show minor symptoms, the virus causes up to 125,000 hospitalizations in children annually. (theemergencycenter.com)
  • There are currently two strains of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (A and B), and each strain varies regarding the severity of the symptoms. (theemergencycenter.com)
  • Symptoms of RSV develop about five or six days after contracting the virus. (theemergencycenter.com)
  • Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that generally causes cold-like symptoms. (modernatx.com)
  • RSV is a common respiratory infection that, in most children, causes mild, cold-like symptoms. (livescience.com)
  • Differentiate between the signs and symptoms of common pediatric respiratory illnesses. (ceufast.com)
  • Later, a trigger like stress, sunlight, or something else, may reactivate the virus and lead to new symptoms. (medicinenet.com)
  • An incubation period refers to the time between exposure to a virus (or other pathogen) and the emergence of symptoms. (medicinenet.com)
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. (bioperfectus.com)
  • The three viruses are spread from person to person through droplets and present similar symptoms, including cough, fever, and congestion. (bioperfectus.com)
  • The clinical symptoms by the infection of Type A viruses are more severe than symptoms caused by Type B viruses. (aidian.fi)
  • Infants with bronchiolitis who develop symptoms severe enough to warrant hospitalization are at increased risk of developing recurrent wheezing or childhood asthma ( 1 - 6 ). (atsjournals.org)
  • The proportion of positive RSV infection was higher in patients hospitalized with acute respiratory infection compared to those with mild symptoms in out-patient clinics. (who.int)
  • Contagion in the form of virus shedding is its highest levels during days 2-4 of the illness but the active viral particles will continue to be shed for up to 14 days after the clinical onset of symptoms. (nursinganswers.net)
  • The initial phases of an infection are generally characterised by symptoms of a transient upper respiratory tract infection such as runny nose, watery eyes and mild pyrexia. (nursinganswers.net)
  • This typically progresses to produce symptoms of cough, wheeze (although this may be absent in the neonate), high pyrexia, dyspnoea, central cyanosis - characterised by a bluish tinge to the skin, lips and fingernails, increased respiratory rate and occasionally visible utilisation of the accessory muscles of respiration and sub-costal retraction, all of which indicate lower respiratory tract involvement. (nursinganswers.net)
  • While the virus causes cold-like symptoms, including runny nose, cough and fever, babies younger than 6 months old may only exhibit difficulty breathing, irritability and a reduction in activity or appetite. (factcheck.org)
  • Bronchitis in adults .Bronchiolitis and exacerbations of asthma are likely to be accompanied by respiratory symptoms Wheezing Perhaps even in children with no previous history of wheezing, Chan explained. (exbulletin.com)
  • The majority of patients with acute hMPV infection are children and present with the most common upper respiratory tract symptoms. (exbulletin.com)
  • Adults infected with hMPV may present with symptoms of viral pneumonia, exacerbation of asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (exbulletin.com)
Illness16
  • Every orthopneumovirus is characterized as host-specific, and has a range of diseases involved with respiratory illness. (wikipedia.org)
  • Orthopneumoviruses can cause diseases that range from a less-severe upper-respiratory illness to severe bronchiolitis or pneumonia. (wikipedia.org)
  • ‌Influenza A viruses cause seasonal outbreaks of respiratory illness that are often severe. (gla.ac.uk)
  • No cases of similar acute respiratory illness were noted in household contacts of patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Editorial Note: The clinical features of the cluster of cases of acute lower respiratory illness in South Carolina are similar to those reported previously in crack cocaine users who have sustained inhalational injuries. (cdc.gov)
  • RSV is the leading cause of respiratory illness in young children. (modernatx.com)
  • Clinicians must provide patients and caregivers with comprehensive and clear education regarding treating and preventing the respiratory illness. (ceufast.com)
  • It's for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in the newborn - a common cold-like illness that is usually mild in healthy people. (theothersideofvaccines.com)
  • Lab tests may help clarify whether an illness is due to a virus, bacteria, or other infectious agent or disease process. (medicinenet.com)
  • Influenza (Flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. (bioperfectus.com)
  • Healthcare professionals should consider HMPV , along with flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as a potential diagnosis when they see patients with respiratory illness, especially during late winter and early spring. (blogspot.com)
  • Stockton J, Stephenson I, Fleming D, Zambon M. Human Metapneumovirus as a cause of community-acquired respiratory illness . (blogspot.com)
  • In infants, however, the excess mucus can be enough to plug their small airways or bronchioles, resulting in a severe illness called bronchiolitis that requires hospitalization. (aidian.fi)
  • Bronchiolitis is a particularly severe illness in the pre-term infant by virtue of the fact that it causes very significant small airways obstruction. (nursinganswers.net)
  • His Infantile diarrhea and Severity of illness study in the realm of Internal medicine interacts with subjects such as Respiratory disease and Ribavirin. (research.com)
  • Children are susceptible to illness, and respiratory problems are quite common - especially in those exposed to germs (e.g., in a daycare setting). (landrument.com)
Hospitalization6
Metapneumovirus8
  • Human biologic laboratory for routine testing for infl uenza A and Metapneumovirus B viruses, RSV, adenovirus, and parainfl uenza virus (sero- types 1-3) by immunofl uorescence assay (LIGHTDIAG- in Children, NOSTICS, Chemicon, Tamacula, CA, USA). (cdc.gov)
  • 21 of these specimens was performed with the OneStep RT-PCR kit (QIAGEN) tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV), with on a Corbett Research Rotorgene 3000 (Corbett Life Sci- the A2 genotype predominating. (cdc.gov)
  • Specimens that tested positive by real-time RT-PCR analysis were confi rmed by Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a new member of conventional RT-PCR by using the NL-N primer set. (cdc.gov)
  • Other common causative agents associated with seasonal or epidemic occurrences include respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza, human bocavirus, human metapneumovirus, and adenovirus. (medscape.com)
  • Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) -a recently identified virus-can cause respiratory disease, especially in young children. (blogspot.com)
  • Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages, especially among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. (blogspot.com)
  • Burden of human metapneumovirus infection in young children. (blogspot.com)
  • According to last week's news release, CDC increasing cases of human metapneumovirus, also known as hMPV. (exbulletin.com)
Influenza virus2
  • This real-time RT-PCR test offers qualitative diagnostic capabilities for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza Virus, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs. (boxtooll.com)
  • Influenza is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus. (hillandaleprimarycare.com)
Lung11
  • Tissue from the open lung biopsy of the third patient indicated severe organizing fibrinous pneumonia with bronchiolitis obliterans and diffuse alveolar damage. (cdc.gov)
  • When it infects the lungs and airways, it is often responsible for bronchiolitis and lung disease or pneumonia in children less than one year old. (vallhebron.com)
  • Pneumonia is defined as "new lung infiltrates plus clinical evidence that the infiltrate is of an infectious origin, which include the new onset of fever, purulent sputum, leukocytosis, and decline in oxygenation. (medscape.com)
  • Because aerobic gram-negative bacilli (eg, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) are the major pathogens associated with HAP, the pathophysiology of nosocomial pneumonia relates to the destructive effect on lung tissue. (medscape.com)
  • This includes pneumonia, breathing difficulties, and even death in infants, children with weak immune systems or heart and lung disorders. (hillandaleprimarycare.com)
  • In infants who have died of RSV bronchiolitis, histologic study of lung tissue demonstrates mononuclear cell and neutrophil infiltration of the peribronchiolar areas, necrosis of the small airway epithelium, plugging of the lumens with exudate and edema, and atelectasis and hyperinflation. (medscape.com)
  • When children breathe, air enters the body through the upper respiratory tract and the nose and travels down the lower respiratory tract from the larynx and the trachea to the lungs through the main-stem bronchi to the right lung and the left lung. (ceufast.com)
  • RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) and pneumonia (infection of the lungs) in children younger than one year of age. (bioperfectus.com)
  • It is not known whether viral bronchiolitis directly contributes to asthma causation or simply identifies infants at risk for subsequent wheezing, as from an atopic predisposition or preexisting abnormal lung function. (atsjournals.org)
  • She has served as a WHO consultant for childhood pneumonia and is a member of the WHO's Research Partnership to Assess WHO Recommendations ( WHO PREPARE ) and the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators Global Health ( PALISI-GH ) network. (bcm.edu)
  • Passive immunoprophylaxis with a monoclonal antibody against RSV, when given intramuscularly and monthly during winter, is effective in preventing severe RSV bronchiolitis in high-risk children who are born prematurely and in children under 2 years with chronic lung disease or hemodynamically significant congenital heart disease. (benthamscience.com)
Asthma17
  • MicroDose's current pipeline targets respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD and RSV, as well as IBS-C and constipation. (gilead.com)
  • Epidemiological data suggest that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in early life is a risk factor for later asthma. (nih.gov)
  • Children who have had RSV bronchiolitis may be more likely to develop asthma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Respiratory viruses can also exacerbate asthma and lead to various types of respiratory distress syndromes. (mdpi.com)
  • Perez-Yarza EG, Moreno A, Lazaro P, Mejias A, Ramilo O. The association between respiratory syncytial virus infection and the development of childhood asthma: a systematic review of the literature. (medscape.com)
  • Infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis are at significantly increased risk for both recurrent wheezing and childhood asthma. (atsjournals.org)
  • Thus, many possible determinants exist that may contribute to the severity of bronchiolitis and the subsequent development of asthma. (atsjournals.org)
  • One such determinant is the potential involvement of genetic susceptibility loci to asthma after viral bronchiolitis, a critical area that is just beginning to be evaluated. (atsjournals.org)
  • By clarifying the roles of both host- (genetic) and virus- (environment) specific factors that contribute to the frequency and severity of viral LRTI, it may be possible to determine if severe LRTIs cause asthma, or if asthma susceptibility predisposes patients to severe LRTI in response to viral infection. (atsjournals.org)
  • It is also not known whether viral bronchiolitis (both inpatient and outpatient illnesses) contributes to asthma inception or simply identifies infants who are at increased risk for subsequent wheezing ( 2 , 7 - 10 ). (atsjournals.org)
  • Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition, also contributes to the workload in pediatric emergency departments. (bcm.edu)
  • Gaps in care, including high under 5 pneumonia mortality rates, the burden of bronchiolitis, and disparities in asthma management, demand immediate attention. (bcm.edu)
  • In the infant and neonate age groups, it is currently the numerically largest cause of both pneumonia and bronchiolitis (Krilov L R et al 1997), and is also thought to play a role (as yet not fully understood), in the aetiology of both asthma and chronic obstructive airways disease. (nursinganswers.net)
  • Children with viral bronchiolitis in early life are at increased risk of developing asthma later in childhood. (benthamscience.com)
  • Viral bronchiolitis in early life predisposes asthma development later in childhood. (benthamscience.com)
  • Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways triggered by an irritant (e.g., a virus, tobacco smoke or chemical) that causes the bronchi to contract and the mucus membranes to swell. (landrument.com)
  • croup , bronchiolitis (such as respiratory syncytial virus), pneumonia, asthma Exacerbation . (exbulletin.com)
Bronchitis7
Pathogens4
  • The genus Orthopneumovirus consists of pathogens that target the upper respiratory tract within their specific hosts. (wikipedia.org)
  • Human Coronaviruses and Other Respiratory Viruses: Underestimated Opportunistic Pathogens of the Central Nervous System? (mdpi.com)
  • However, in vulnerable populations, such as newborns, infants, the elderly and immune-compromised individuals, these opportunistic pathogens can also affect the lower respiratory tract, causing a more severe disease (e.g., pneumonia). (mdpi.com)
  • The Company also intends to evaluate the potential of combinations of mRNA-1345 with its vaccines against other respiratory pathogens in children and separately in older adults. (modernatx.com)
Epidemiology2
Pediatric11
  • Go to Pneumonia, Pediatric for more complete information on this topic. (medscape.com)
  • RSV is the leading viral agent among pneumoviruses in pediatric upper respiratory diseases globally. (wikipedia.org)
  • So, we thought October would be perfect time to explore RSV and bronchiolitis, which by the way, it's one of those important topics that we try to cover every year about this time, on either the parent podcast, this one, or our Continuing Medical Education podcast, PediaCast CME, which we produce for pediatricians and other pediatric providers. (pediacast.org)
  • 92% of participants will be able to identify common pediatric respiratory illnesses. (ceufast.com)
  • Describe pediatric respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of pediatric respiratory illnesses. (ceufast.com)
  • Identify methods of definitive diagnosis for common pediatric respiratory illnesses. (ceufast.com)
  • Describe clinical care and interventions for pediatric respiratory illnesses. (ceufast.com)
  • Explain infection prevention methods for common pediatric respiratory illnesses. (ceufast.com)
  • Respiratory diseases pose a significant burden in pediatric emergency departments, highlighting the urgent need to address existing gaps in care. (bcm.edu)
  • Another respiratory condition that significantly impacts pediatric emergency departments is bronchiolitis. (bcm.edu)
  • In conclusion, respiratory diseases pose significant challenges in pediatric emergency departments. (bcm.edu)
Complications4
  • Nearly 100% of children in the USA are infected with the virus by 2 to 3 years of age, several hundred infants may die directly from the infection, while the deaths of an additional several thousand may be attributed to RSV-related complications ( Nair et al, 2010 ). (intechopen.com)
  • Complications from RSV, like pneumonia and bronchiolitis, is the No. 1 cause for hospitalizations in infants. (capradio.org)
  • Of those who have an infection before 6mths of age, approximately 1-2% will be hospitalised, due to complications such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia [1]. (theothersideofvaccines.com)
  • Severe complications include pneumonia and bronchiolitis. (cdc.gov)
Illnesses9
  • On July 31, 1995, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control was notified of a cluster of five patients with acute, severe lower respiratory illnesses among previously healthy residents of a small rural community in Berkeley County (1990 population: 128,776). (cdc.gov)
  • However, the cluster of cases in South Carolina is the first known outbreak of acute, severe respiratory tract illnesses associated with crack cocaine. (cdc.gov)
  • The Tripledemic is the name given to the combination of the three most impactful respiratory illnesses of the modern era: Influenza (flu), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19). (hillandaleprimarycare.com)
  • The primary risk is an increase in the number and severity of respiratory illnesses. (hillandaleprimarycare.com)
  • Respiratory illnesses are a significant cause of sickness and healthcare utilization in children. (ceufast.com)
  • Healthcare providers must have the knowledge and skills to accurately assess and differentiate between various respiratory illnesses to provide timely intervention and treatment. (ceufast.com)
  • SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and RSV are all contagious viruses that cause respiratory illnesses. (bioperfectus.com)
  • RSV is one of the most common lower respiratory tract illnesses. (landrument.com)
  • Many viruses that infect humans and cause similar respiratory illnesses are cold With most parts of the world in hibernation (lockdown) for the past two years and many of these viruses not circulating in the population, the number of cases could spike in recent months," Ogunseitan said. (exbulletin.com)
HRSV8
  • Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is the most known orthopneumovirus because of its direct correlation and importance in humans. (wikipedia.org)
  • Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infection in babies and small children and it is one of the viruses that causes fever in children. (vallhebron.com)
  • Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is also the most common cause of hospital admission in babies under one. (vallhebron.com)
  • Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is very contagious. (vallhebron.com)
  • Based on the distinct phylogeny of the polymerase (L) protein and the presence of a conserved M2 gene, both of which are involved in transcriptional regulation and virus morphology, hRSV was renamed human Orthopneumovirus to fit with its taxonomical classification as a member of the Orthopneumovirus genus ( Pneumoviridae family) [7]. (fortunejournals.com)
  • hRSV is an enveloped virus with a negative-stranded, non-segmented RNA genome containing 10 genes distributed along 15.2 kilobases in the order 3′-NS1-NS2-N-P-M-SH-G-F-M2-L-5′ and encoding 11 proteins [8]. (fortunejournals.com)
  • 2000).The Respiratory Syncytial Virus Small Hydrophobic Protein (RSV-SH)Human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) belongs for the Paramyxoviridae household in the pneumovirus genus. (piminhibitor.com)
  • hRSV exists as two antigenically distinct subgroups, A and B, both capable of inducing serious reduce respiratory tract (LRT) disease in humans (Hall et al. (piminhibitor.com)
Diseases8
  • It was fi rst identifi ed in amplifi ed products (163 bp) were detected by using aga- children with respiratory diseases in the Netherlands and is rose gel electrophoresis, and their identity was confi rmed now recognized as a substantial cause of acute respiratory by DNA sequencing. (cdc.gov)
  • Respiratory and Enteric Viruses Br, Div of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, National Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • All cause mortality data were examined as well as deaths classified by primary cause to respiratory diseases (chapter VIII, International Classification of Disease 9th revision). (bmj.com)
  • Respiratory viruses infect the human upper respiratory tract, mostly causing mild diseases. (mdpi.com)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Pediatrics Bronchiolitis Guidelines Committee. (medscape.com)
  • By implementing evidence-based guidelines, improving access to healthcare services, strengthening preventive measures, and addressing social determinants of health, we can strive towards reducing the burden of respiratory diseases among children and improving their overall outcomes. (bcm.edu)
  • open-access medical journal of scientific papers covering laboratory research data on human infectious diseases as well as its application for elucidation and management of epidemic processes. (ncipd.org)
  • Correspondingly, alteration of zinc status significantly affects immune response resulting in increased susceptibility to inflammatory and infectious diseases including acquired immune deficiency syndrome, measles, malaria, tuberculosis, and pneumonia ( 5 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
Lungs8
  • Overview of Pneumonia Pneumonia is acute inflammation of the lungs caused by infection. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Bronchiolitis is an infection that causes the small respiratory passages in the lungs (bronchioles) to become inflamed and mucus to build up in them. (vallhebron.com)
  • It is a highly contagious respiratory virus that is responsible for causing infection of the lungs, accompanied by a severe cough and difficulty breathing. (hillandaleprimarycare.com)
  • If the disease makes its way to the rest of the lungs, it can trigger pneumonia, which can be fatal. (theemergencycenter.com)
  • The upper respiratory system provides a patent path for air to enter and exit the lungs through the nose and mouth while also filtering, warming, and humidifying the air. (ceufast.com)
  • The virus is the leading cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis - infection and inflammation of the lungs, respectively - in kids younger than 1, the CDC says . (factcheck.org)
  • RSV can spread to the airways in the lungs and cause bronchiolitis. (landrument.com)
  • Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that causes inflammation, swelling and fluid accumulation in the airways. (landrument.com)
Disease28
  • Afebrile pneumonia syndrome (APS) is a relatively uncommon disease of neonates and infants younger than 6 months. (medscape.com)
  • While most otherwise healthy people recover from the virus within a few weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that up to 125,000 infants are hospitalized due to RSV infection in the United States each year. (gilead.com)
  • The incubation period of RSV respiratory disease is estimated to be three to five days (Black, 2003). (intechopen.com)
  • Editorial Note: During the RSV season, health-care providers should consider RSV as a cause of acute respiratory disease in both children and adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Blessing K, Neske F, Herre U, Kreth HW, Weissbrich B. Prolonged detection of human bocavirus DNA in nasopharyngeal aspirates of children with respiratory tract disease. (medscape.com)
  • Edner N, Castillo-Rodas P, Falk L, Hedman K, Söderlund-Venermo M, Allander T. Life-threatening respiratory tract disease with human bocavirus-1 infection in a 4-year-old child. (medscape.com)
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important viral agent of childhood respiratory tract disease worldwide, causing pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants. (gla.ac.uk)
  • A tractable surrogate is feline calcivirus, (FCV) a notable veterinary pathogen in its own right that causes respiratory disease in cats. (gla.ac.uk)
  • In clinical trials, both appear to significantly reduce RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in older adults. (capradio.org)
  • Generally, these findings are neither specific to RSV infection nor predictive of the course or outcome, except for the observation that infants who have the additional findings of atelectasis or pneumonia may have a more severe disease course. (medscape.com)
  • With our investments in science and manufacturing, we have taken eleven infectious disease vaccines into human clinical trials. (modernatx.com)
  • Every newborn and infant under 8 months old should be given a "powerful" new drug to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus ( RSV ) this upcoming season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended Thursday (Aug. 3). (livescience.com)
  • The primary objective of the study will assess the efficacy of the vaccine candidate against lower-respiratory tract disease caused by RSV compared to placebo. (pipelinereview.com)
  • RSV remains a significant cause of respiratory disease in older adults, and in severe cases, unfortunately leading to death. (pipelinereview.com)
  • The trial is designed to run through the RSV season 2022/2023 with topline results expected mid 2023 if the pre-defined number of lower-respiratory tract disease events has occurred. (pipelinereview.com)
  • MVA-BN RSV has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for active immunization for prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in adults aged 60 years or older. (pipelinereview.com)
  • The trials on pregnant women were funded, in part, by an $89 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with the stated purpose "to advance to WHO Pre-Qualification the development of a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for maternal immunization to reduce the burden of RSV disease in infants less than six months of age in developing countries" [7-8]. (theothersideofvaccines.com)
  • One of the important ways to prevent respiratory disease in infants is via breastfeeding. (theothersideofvaccines.com)
  • When most people hear the word "virus," they think of disease-causing (pathogenic) viruses such as the common cold, influenza, chickenpox, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), SARS-CoV-2 and others. (medicinenet.com)
  • Viruses and bacteria are two types of potentially disease-causing (pathogenic) particles. (medicinenet.com)
  • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (bioperfectus.com)
  • Health departments can contact CDC for assistance with laboratory diagnostics or consultation through the CDC Unexplained Respiratory Disease Outbreaks work group. (blogspot.com)
  • Robert H. Parrott performs multidisciplinary study on Immunology and Respiratory disease in his works. (research.com)
  • His study brings together the fields of Disease and Virus. (research.com)
  • His Bronchiolitis study in the realm of Virus connects with subjects such as Respiratory disease. (research.com)
  • From the Public Health Service, US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia. (cdc.gov)
  • Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that cases of the little-known virus have spiked this winter and spring. (exbulletin.com)
  • Dele Ogunseitan The University of California, Irvine - Professor of Public Health Program, Population Health and Disease Prevention, Ph.D., told Healthline that hMPV causes lower respiratory tract information and only RSV is more common. (exbulletin.com)
Antiviral7
  • FOSTER CITY, Calif. & MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J., Apr 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) and MicroDose Therapeutx, Inc. today announced that the companies have entered into an exclusive worldwide license and collaboration agreement for the development and commercialization of MDT-637, MicroDose's inhalable small molecule antiviral fusion inhibitor for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). (gilead.com)
  • We believe this program aligns well with our expertise in both antiviral and respiratory drug development and we look forward to working with the MicroDose team to advance MDT-637 into clinical testing. (gilead.com)
  • No antiviral medication is known to affect human bocavirus, and none has been proven to be of any clinical benefit. (medscape.com)
  • moreover, antiviral activity was also exhibited when added post-infection, being able to reduce the cell-to-cell spread of the virus. (mattek.com)
  • The antiviral potential of SB105-A10 was further assessed using human-derived tracheal/bronchial epithelial cells cultured to form a pseudo-stratified, highly differentiated model of the epithelial tissue of the human respiratory tract. (mattek.com)
  • In view of the emerging COVID‑19 pandemic caused by SARS‑CoV‑2 virus, the search for potential protective and therapeutic antiviral strategies is of particular and urgent interest. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Her projects focus on studies of influenza antiviral treatment and antiviral effectiveness, vaccine effectiveness, pandemic preparedness, and development of CDC clinical guidance related to treatment and prevention of seasonal and novel influenza viruses. (cdc.gov)
Clinical11
  • Positive test results for respiratory viruses from clinical specimens (n = 400) between October 2005 and January 2007. (cdc.gov)
  • Since July 1992, a total of 100 clinical and public health laboratories in 47 states have participated in NREVSS and have reported weekly to CDC the number of specimens tested for RSV by the antigen-detection and virus-isolation methods and the number of positive results. (cdc.gov)
  • Virus active weeks were defined from clinical and virological surveillance data. (bmj.com)
  • Available at https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2023/09/maternal-respiratory-syncytial-virus-vaccination . (medscape.com)
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark I April 20, 2022 I Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) announced today the dosing of the first subject in the Phase 3 VANIR clinical trial of its investigational respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidate, MVA-BN ® RSV in older adults. (pipelinereview.com)
  • In 2021, Bavarian Nordic reported results from a clinical Phase 2 double-blinded, placebo-controlled human challenge trial (n=61), which enrolled healthy adult volunteers, who were randomized to receive either a single vaccination of MVA-BN RSV or placebo. (pipelinereview.com)
  • 1990). Although the virus was isolated greater than half a century ago, no effective licensed remedy or vaccine is out there for the basic population, despite promising RSV vaccine candidates in clinical trials. (piminhibitor.com)
  • In our considerations here we shall confine our discussion to those clinical manifestations common in the neonatal group and accept that the comments made do not necessarily apply to those older children and adults who may also contract the virus. (nursinganswers.net)
  • In the context of our discussion here, these developments can be extremely dangerous in the pre-term infant who has significantly smaller airways than older children or adults, and also less in the way of respiratory reserve, so that any embarrassment of the respiratory function is of proportionally greater clinical significance. (nursinganswers.net)
  • Given the increased interest for novel HRV strain identification and their worldwide distribution, we have carried out clinical and molecular diagnosis of HRV strains in a 2-year study of children with acute respiratory infection visiting one district hospital in Shanghai. (plos.org)
  • None of the HRV-C strains appeared to have a higher clinical impact than HRV-A or HRV-B on respiratory compromise. (plos.org)
Pathogen1
  • Since the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen, the virological distribution of respiratory viruses has changed significantly. (pharmcourse.com)
Infect7
  • That's what allows the virus to infect human cells. (capradio.org)
  • Coronavirus is a group of viruses that infect many different species, including humans. (hillandaleprimarycare.com)
  • It is a contagious virus that can only transmit from human to human, and it can infect a person repeatedly throughout their lifetime. (theemergencycenter.com)
  • Contaminated surfaces, saliva, mucus, and skin surfaces can harbor the virus and infect others. (theemergencycenter.com)
  • Viruses depend on the organisms they infect (hosts) for their very survival. (medicinenet.com)
  • Viruses infect a host by introducing their genetic material into the cells and hijacking the cell's internal machinery to make more virus particles. (medicinenet.com)
  • Either way, new virus particles are then free to infect other cells. (medicinenet.com)
Contagious2
  • Because the Respiratory Syncytial Virus is contagious, even when airborne, it is essential that people avoid all possible exposure with the RSV. (theemergencycenter.com)
  • The contagious period of a virus is not necessarily the same as the incubation period. (medicinenet.com)
Among infants1
Fever1
Vaccine6
  • One is about a new vaccine to protect adults against respiratory syncytial virus - or RSV. (capradio.org)
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2021-- Moderna, Inc. , (Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for mRNA-1345, its investigational single-dose mRNA vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults older than 60 years of age. (modernatx.com)
  • The new drug isn't a vaccine, but rather contains lab-made proteins that latch onto the virus and block infection. (livescience.com)
  • Bavarian Nordic's vaccine candidate, MVA-BN RSV, is being developed for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults. (pipelinereview.com)
  • In the early 1960's, an RSV vaccine, propagated on human embryonic kidney cells, then passaged through monkey cells, before being inactivated with formalin, and adjuvanted with aluminium, was trialled on infants, with disastrous results. (theothersideofvaccines.com)
  • But the Food and Drug Administration is now considering approval of a vaccine and a monoclonal antibody aimed at protecting infants from this common virus. (factcheck.org)
Pneumovirus3
Measles1
  • HMPV was discovered in 2001 and is in the paramyxovirus family along with measles and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). (blogspot.com)
Diagnosis5
  • However, a laboratory diagnosis may facilitate hospital infection control by allowing segregation of children infected with the same virus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In conclusion, Sansure Biotech's S3148E SC2/Flu/RSV is a game-changer in the world of respiratory infection diagnosis. (boxtooll.com)
  • Multiplex assay diagnosis to distinguish the virus are beneficial to minimizing the spread and making different approaches if treatment is needed. (bioperfectus.com)
  • Objective: This article provides readers with an update on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of viral bronchiolitis, primarily due to RSV. (benthamscience.com)
  • Bronchiolitis in children: The Saudi initiative of bronchiolitis diagnosis, management, and prevention (SIBRO). (benthamscience.com)
Adults1
Distress2
  • 24 months and is characterized by respiratory distress, wheezing, and/or crackles. (msdmanuals.com)
  • however, a therapeutic trial should probably be considered if the patient is in respiratory distress. (medscape.com)
20201
  • Changes in influenza and other respiratory virus activity during the COVID-19 pandemic-United States, 2020-2021. (msdmanuals.com)
Rhinovirus1
Vaccination3
Prevention3
  • However, prevention from the virus may come from a medication known as palivizumab. (theemergencycenter.com)
  • These limitations inspired the team at Amsterdam UMC to leverage their knowledge of how human immune B cells generate antibodies to explore alternative methods of RSV prevention. (uvm.edu)
  • Shubhada Hooli has worked extensively on the prevention of morbidity and mortality for young children with pneumonia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). (bcm.edu)
Patients with respiratory1
  • However, for wheezing episodes due to bronchiolitis in patients with respiratory syncytial virus infection, bronchodilators are of minimal benefit. (medscape.com)
Murine2
  • We discovered a novel role for IL-22 in suppressing epithelial cell MHC II partially via the regulation of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, using animals lacking the interleukin-22-receptor (IL-22RA1), primary human and murine intestinal and respiratory organoids, and murine models of respiratory virus infection or with intestinal epithelial cell defects. (bvsalud.org)
  • The retroviral vector backbone used in this study, pMSGV1, is definitely a derivative of the MSCV-based splice-gag vector (pMSGV), which uses a murine stem cell computer virus (MSCV) long terminal repeat and GLURC has been previously explained [31]. (biotechpatents.org)
Bacterial2
  • Bacterial pneumonia requires antibiotics. (landrument.com)
  • Improved Zn status may also reduce the risk of bacterial co‑infection by improving mucociliary clearance and barrier function of the respiratory epithelium, as well as direct antibacterial effects against S. pneumoniae. (spandidos-publications.com)
Lower respirato1
  • High viral load of human bocavirus correlates with duration of wheezing in children with severe lower respiratory tract infection. (medscape.com)
Antibody3
  • The Beyfortus antibody recognizes and latches onto "prefusion RSV" - the shape the virus exists in prior to infecting human cells. (livescience.com)
  • In 2010, Diehl, alongside researchers at Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC), made a breakthrough - they found an antibody that offers protection against this life-threatening virus for newborns. (uvm.edu)
  • The humoral immune response was evaluated by measuring anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG, virus-neutralizing antibody activity, total S1-specific B-cells, and B cell subpopulations. (ncipd.org)
Severity1
  • Healthcare providers will determine the severity of the virus and possible treatment options. (wikipedia.org)
Coronavirus1
  • They're debuting amid a late summer rise in Covid-19 hospitalizations in the United States and growing concerns about the effects that the triple threat of respiratory viruses - coronavirus, flu and respiratory syncytial virus - may have this fall and winter season. (cnn.com)
Upper5
  • Primary inhalation pneumonia develops when these organisms bypass normal respiratory defense mechanisms or when the patient inhales aerobic gram-negative organisms that colonize the upper respiratory tract or respiratory support equipment. (medscape.com)
  • Aspiration pneumonia results from aspiration of colonized upper respiratory tract secretions. (medscape.com)
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is an upper respiratory infection most commonly found in children and infants. (theemergencycenter.com)
  • The respiratory system is split into two tracts at a basic level, the upper and the lower. (ceufast.com)
  • Broader use of molecular diagnostic testing has increased identification and awareness of HMPV as an important cause of upper and lower respiratory infection. (blogspot.com)
Young children4
  • 7 Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is also recognised as a cause of excess winter mortality particularly in young children and the elderly population. (bmj.com)
  • Pneumonia remains a leading cause of death worldwide among young children, particularly in low-income countries. (bcm.edu)
  • The respiratory syncytial virus is currently the commonest cause of pneumonia in young children with the greatest preponderance in the under three age range. (nursinganswers.net)
  • Results: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common viral bronchiolitis in young children. (benthamscience.com)
Commonly2
  • This trait has been postulated to be a feature of wild-type viruses, while laboratory strains more commonly form virions described as being spherical. (gla.ac.uk)
  • These viruses are most commonly spread by inhaling droplets containing virus particles. (medicinenet.com)
Outbreaks1
  • RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) occurs throughout the world, and in each location it tends to occur in yearly winter outbreaks. (aidian.fi)
Viral infection2
  • A viral infection is a proliferation of a harmful virus inside your body. (medicinenet.com)
  • With an active viral infection, a virus makes copies of itself and bursts the host cell (killing it) to set the newly-formed virus particles free. (medicinenet.com)