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Transmission of RSV

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RSV is a highly communicable infection with humans being the only known reservoir (1)

  • incubation period may vary from 2 to 8 days (but may continue for up to four weeks in young infants) (2)
  • virus spread occurs through close contact with infected persons via respiratory droplets or contact with contaminated surfaces or objects (1).

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