At present, it has entered the season of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases, and various pathogens have begun to wreak havoc in this cold season. Unlike in the past, the threat of respiratory diseases is more complex, and multiple pathogens are circulating at the same time, which brings greater challenges to people's health. According to the latest report from the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza virus, rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus are the three most common viruses in infectious diseases.
As the temperature gradually drops, respiratory diseases reappear in our daily lives. Unlike previous years, this time the respiratory disease showed a trend of multiple pathogens co-epidemic. According to data released by the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza virus, rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus are the top three infectious cases. In addition to these viruses, there are also a variety of viruses such as the new coronavirus and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, which makes this virus peak period present a diverse situation.
Experts warn that respiratory infections need to be taken seriously, because even one respiratory infection can lead to other types of infections. Therefore, it is not to be taken lightly and it is crucial to take protective measures in a timely manner. When it comes to other viruses, everyone may know a little, but few people know about the latest respiratory syncytial virus.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a pathogen that causes acute respiratory illness and occurs worldwide, mainly affecting children under 5 years of age. The virus poses a serious threat to children's health, especially infants and young children with congenital heart disease or immunodeficiency, and infection can be life-threatening.
According to the director of the neonatal respiratory department, the incidence of syncytial virus in children before the age of two is as high as 95%, and syncytial virus is also the leading cause of hospitalization for lung infections in infants and young children. Therefore, parents must pay attention to the movements of their children in their daily life, and seek medical attention in time once they find signs of infection, so as not to miss the best opportunity.
So, what are the symptoms of RSV infection?Symptoms vary from person to person, some people may not have too obvious symptoms after infection, while others may have very severe symptoms. Overall, syncytial virus can cause severe irritation to the upper respiratory tract, causing symptoms such as coughing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and may cause problems such as tympanic membrane congestion and edema.
In addition to respiratory diseases, syncytial virus can also lead to the appearance of other complications. In severe cases, it can lead to problems such as heart muscle damage, severe arrhythmias, and even symptoms such as heart failure and apnea. The contagiousness of syncytial virus is 2 of influenza5 times, once a child is infected, it can also have a serious impact on lung function.
In this season of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases, each of us needs to pay more attention to personal hygiene, and frequent hand washing and wearing masks are effective means of protection. At the same time, avoiding crowds and maintaining indoor ventilation are also measures to reduce the risk of infection. We all work together to protect the health of ourselves and our families.