Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection of the respiratory tract that affects mainly infants and young children, although it can also occur in adults.
Common symptoms:
- congestion and runny nose
- cough and sneezing
- fever and difficulty breathing in more severe cases
Warning signs in children: rapid or labored breathing, refusal to eat, and marked listlessness.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician is the first source of support in childhood, along with the pediatric pulmonologist, the infectious disease specialist, the pediatric infectious disease specialist, and the allergist depending on the case. If an infant has difficulty breathing or is not feeding well, it is advisable to seek professional evaluation without delay.
Data on 187 doctors who treat respiratory syncytial virus (rsv)
Which specialist treats respiratory syncytial virus (rsv)?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is usually managed by a pediatrician; a pediatric infectious disease specialist or pediatric pulmonologist may get involved in more complex cases. See a doctor if your child has difficulty breathing, a persistent cough, or fever.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in respiratory syncytial virus (rsv)
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is respiratory syncytial virus (rsv)?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection of the respiratory tract that affects mainly infants and young children, although it can also occur in adults.
Which doctor treats respiratory syncytial virus (rsv)?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is usually managed by a pediatrician; a pediatric infectious disease specialist or pediatric pulmonologist may get involved in more complex cases. See a doctor if your child has difficulty breathing, a persistent cough, or fever.