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respiratory syncytial virus |
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respiratory syncytial virus (sĭnsĭsh`əl): see cold, common cold, common, acute viral infection of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, often involving the sinuses. The typical sore throat, sneezing, and fatigue may be accompanied by body aches, headache, low fever, and chills. ..... Click the link for more information. . respiratory syncytial virus [′res·prə‚tȯr·ē sin′sish·əl ′vī·rəs] (virology) An enveloped, single-stranded RNA animal virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae genusPneumovirus; associated with a large proportion of respiratory illnesses in very young children, particularly bronchiolitis and pneumonia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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