What virus is syncytial virus？ How to prevent it？

Original Zhiling Sister’s Children’s Pharmacy Circle Pediatric Pharmacy Zhiling Sister　

Early this morning, the four characters of "syncytial virus" appeared on the hot search list, which made many parents’ hearts once again mention their throats. Recently, the pediatric clinic was once full, basically all children with mycoplasma pneumonia and flu. Many parents wonder why there are so many viruses, and what is syncytial virus? Here Zhiling will introduce this so-called "syncytial virus" to parents.

What is respiratory syncytial virus infection? What are its clinical manifestations?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important pathogen that causes lower respiratory tract infection (bronchiolitis or pneumonia) in infants. Almost all children have been infected with respiratory syncytial virus before the age of 2, and about 50% children have been infected with respiratory syncytial virus at least twice. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is common in infants, especially in infants aged 1-6 months, and it is popular in winter and spring. The early stage of infection is similar to the common cold, with fever, slight cough, sneezing, runny nose and other symptoms suddenly onset; After about 1-3 days, irritating cough, progressive shortness of breath and dyspnea may occur. In severe cases, symptoms such as irritability, groaning, pale face, purple lips, inspiratory chest wall depression, refusal to eat, dehydration, and chills in hands and feet may occur. Small infants, premature infants or low birth weight infants may have apnea before dyspnea occurs. Pneumonia auscultation can be audible and expiratory wheezing sounds, which may be accompanied by moderate to fine moist rales. The peak of the disease is 48-72 hours after dyspnea occurs, and the course of the disease is generally about 1-2 weeks.

How to treat respiratory syncytial virus infection?

Respiratory syncytial virus infection is mostly mild, and there is no specific medicine at present, and the treatment is mainly supportive treatment. For children with obvious asthma, the doctor may prescribe some oral drugs for atomization, phlegm and asthma; Children with excessive sputum in the respiratory tract and weak cough will be given sputum suction; With bacterial infection, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics. Parents should pay attention to isolate the children, and at the same time, keep enough liquid for the children, and observe the children’s cough, wheezing, body temperature, milk intake, urine output, spirit and dryness of lips. If the doctor evaluates the patient as severe, he should be hospitalized actively.

How to prevent respiratory syncytial virus infection?

There is no vaccine to prevent respiratory syncytial virus at present. Respiratory syncytial virus is mainly transmitted by droplets and contact, so the most feasible prevention method is to pay attention to personal hygiene; When people around you and your family catch a cold, you should pay attention to keeping a certain distance; Often open the window for ventilation; Avoid going to crowded places; Wear a mask when you go out and wash your hands frequently when you go home; Respiratory syncytial virus is fragile and easily killed by soap, water and common disinfectants. Finally, it is emphasized that breastfeeding, especially the immune factor (SIgA) contained in human colostrum, can play a very good protective role for children.

That’s all for today.

I hope it can help you!

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