respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:affects elderly
infants
people with heart disease
possible in severe cases
people with chronic lung disease
gptkbp:caused_by respiratory infections
gptkbp:characteristics enveloped virus
single-stranded RNA virus
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing for vaccines
ongoing for antiviral drugs
gptkbp:complications gptkb:healthcare_organization
hospitalization
bronchiolitis
gptkbp:end_of_life higher in high-risk groups
low in healthy individuals
gptkbp:family gptkb:Paramyxoviridae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Pneumovirus
gptkbp:grooming_needs up to 3 weeks
gptkbp:healthcare gptkb:battle
significant during outbreaks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
gptkbp:incubation_period 2 to 8 days
gptkbp:is_popular_in common worldwide
gptkbp:is_protected_by hand hygiene
avoiding close contact with infected individuals
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:1956
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to no widely available vaccine
gptkbp:provides_information_on WHO recommendations
CDC recommendations
gptkbp:public_awareness important for prevention
gptkbp:research_focus vaccine development
antiviral treatments
immune response studies
gptkbp:risk_factor immunocompromised individuals
premature infants
children under 2 years old
gptkbp:seasonal_activities winter months
gptkbp:social_responsibility seasonal outbreaks
PCR test
rapid antigen test
nasal swab
gptkbp:symptoms cough
fever
runny nose
wheezing
gptkbp:transmission contaminated surfaces
person-to-person contact
aerosolized droplets
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:ribavirin
supportive care
monoclonal antibodies
oxygen therapy
gptkbp:type_of A subtype
B subtype
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Synagis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5