respiratory syncytial virus

noun

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

respiratory syncytial virus

/ 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.

Example Sentences

The CDC also recommends vaccination against the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for everyone age 75 and up, as well as for adults age 60 to 74 at increased risk of severe RSV.

From Los Angeles Times

She noted that outbreaks on the East Coast could make their way to California, as they have done with RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus.

From Los Angeles Times

In just 12 weeks, Elijah had developed tonsillitis, croup, respiratory syncytial virus, pneumonia, and an ear infection.

From BBC

Vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus may have caused a few cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological condition, federal health officials said on Thursday.

From New York Times

This winter, for the first time ever, there were two vaccines available to ward off respiratory syncytial virus, which is particularly dangerous to older adults and infants.

From New York Times