RSV Symptoms Toddlers Vomiting Or Have Diarrhea
RSV symptoms toddlers infection (respiratory syncytial virus). Children younger than 1 year show the strongest symptoms. Usually these symptoms only occur in more severe infections, such as: bronchiolitis or pneumonia. If you notice that your child has any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor. How is RSV diagnosed? RSV testing is often not necessary. If necessary, different types of laboratory tests are used for the diagnosis. Usually the fast diagnostic test is used. This test looks for the RSV antigen in the nasal secretions. You can take a nasal swab in the doctor's office and send it for examination. If a rapid test is negative, your doctor can order a viral culture of the secretions. You can also choose a more sensitive test that detects the virus in the blood using genetic engineering. How is the RSV treated? Because RSV is a virus, it cannot be treated with drugs such as antibiotics. In most cases, especially in older children, the symptoms of RSV are simila...