Viral and bacterial infections' overlapping symptoms and signs can complicate RSV diagnosis and lead to unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. In this study, children who had RSV detected via a rapid ...

Peek in medicine cabinets across the U.S. and you’ll find stacks of leftover COVID-19 tests. When symptoms arise, so do questions: When should I test? How accurate is it really? And what should I do ...

The availability of a four-in-one respiratory virus diagnostic for home use may be a boon to consumers, but some clinicians say it should not be used as a substitute for a physician’s guidance. The ...

A UConn researcher believes RSV adapted during COVID-era restrictions, helping drive a wave that strained children's ...

This past winter, hospitals and clinics across Indiana filled up with patients suffering from different respiratory illnesses that have much the same symptoms: COVID-19, flu and RSV. And many more ...

RSV testing among infants has increased since 2015, with significant growth post-COVID-19, yet outpatient testing remains low. The study analyzed 20,752 bronchiolitis encounters across four healthcare ...

Researchers found that RSV protein subunit vaccines probably reduce RSV-related hospitalization (vaccine efficacy, 83.3%) and severe RSV illness (vaccine efficacy, 94.1%) in older adults. HealthDay ...

"Knowing it's COVID is important because that can actually change your decision about when you're ready for a booster, the ...