In emergency departments, the use of rapid molecular tests for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV ... Point-of-Care Testing (POCT): Medical diagnostic testing performed at or near ...

In the throes of winter's yearly round of respiratory virus outbreaks, it pays to remember what Grandma told you.Wash ...

A virus rapidly spreading in China is also circulating in the United States, causing concern among health experts.

So, which respiratory virus invaded your cells? Several types of viruses could be the culprit: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, parainfluenza viruses, metapneumovirus, rhinoviruses ...

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These increases are typically driven by seasonal epidemics of common pathogens such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), and mycoplasma pneumoniae.

The agency noted it is not an indication that respiratory virus activity has peaked and that such activity "is expected to continue for several more weeks." Dr. John Brownstein, an epidemiologist ...

Respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine significantly reduced severe RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) requiring hospitalization or emergency department (ED ...

Winter also marks the height of the respiratory virus season, a period of sniffles, sneezes, congestion, fever and other ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection that may lead to serious complications in certain groups. Since 2023, vaccines are now available and are highly recommended ...

Known pathogens like influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV-2, and HMPV are causing the surge. HMPV cases saw an upward trend among those aged 14 and under, especially in northern ...