Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections: A very contagious viral infection that causes respiratory diseases. It generally only causes common cold-like symptoms in adults but can be serious in young children, infants, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections is available below.
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