Researchers identify a novel RSV variant associated with prolonged infection

(Med News) Human orthopneumovirus, more commonly known as the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), can lead to significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. All children between the age of two to three years are infected by RSV at least once. RSV mainly infects the lower and upper respiratory tract epithelium; however, it has also been found in non-airway sources. Although RSV typically causes acute respiratory infection, it can also lead to persistent or prolonged illness in some individuals. Related paper