A common cold virus called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is spreading across the South, causing an unusual wave of late spring disease, the CDC says
The CDC issued a Health Advisory Network warning to doctors and other health care providers to be on alert for the virus, which can cause pneumonia, especially in very small children and babies."Due to this increased activity, CDC encourages broader testing for RSV among patients presenting with acute respiratory illness who test negative for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19," the CDC said in the alert.The coming flu season may be severe.
Spread has been seen in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas."Due to reduced circulation of RSV during the winter months of 2020--2021, older infants and toddlers might now be at increased risk of severe RSV-associated illness since they have likely not had typical levels of exposure to RSV during the past 15 months," the CDC said.There's no specific treatment for the virus.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Korean mayor 'sorry' for falling for vaccine scamHe apologised after believing a foreign company would provide 30 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Read more »
Teenage Marine recruit dies in final test of Parris Island, South Carolina trainingAuthorities are investigating the death of a 19-year-old Marine Corps recruit during a strenuous exercise that caps a 13-week training course at South Carolina’s Parris Island.
Read more »
National weather forecast: South faces heavy rain before flood threat moves eastFlood Watches and Warnings remain posted in the South as continued heavy rain and storms fall across the region.
Read more »
Jon M. Chu regrets South Asian characters' depictions in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’'Crazy Rich Asians' director Jon Chu regrets the lack of South Asian representation on screen.
Read more »
11-year-old girl shot and killed in an alleged gang-related incident in South CarolinaAn 11-year-old girl was shot and killed and another girl was injured during an incident in Lexington County, South Carolina, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department
Read more »
South Korean self-driving deal spins its wheelsCar-parts maker Mando has the right general idea carving out its autonomous-tech unit into a new business. But the company is keeping full control and not raising any new money. That may yet change. For now, though, the partial overhaul offers shareholders a shabby ride.
Read more »