Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

Definition

A disease of the bronchioles, caused by an infection with respiratory syncytial virus. This disease is characterised by inflammation of the bronchioles. This disease may present with cough, wheezing, or shortness of breath. Transmission is by direct contact, droplet transmission, or indirect contact with infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of respiratory syncytial virus from nasopharyngeal swabs.

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