Respiratory Syncytial Virus Outbreak in Kids

Cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are on the rise among children in the United States. RSV is a common respiratory virus.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Cases

Surveillance data collected by the CDC clearly shows a rise in RSV cases nationwide in recent weeks, with cases detected by PCR tests more than tripling over the past two months.

Now, there is an “unprecedented” rise in RSV cases among children in the US, said a report of CNN.

The CDC’s surveillance program captures data from 75 counties representing about 9 per cent of the total US population.

Source: IANS